Oh dear Jesus!
I am so very very sorry. I know this was traumatic for you. My heart is weeping for you with very teary eyes.
I do not know what this could be. I've never seen a bird drop feathers unless molting. I feel certain he had something going on not yet recognized. Hopefully @Wyorp Rock may have some idea?
I have seen some really bad sicknesses, injuries and frost bite photos on this site. Never anything like you describe. I am at a loss.
I really hate to ask you but did you take any photos of the skin where the feathers came off so easily?
Have you buried him already?
You can wrap the body in plastic and put it in the refrigerator and send for necropsy. DO NOT FREEZE.
I do not have the info for NC or the cost. Wyorp Rock may know, if you are interested.
I am so so sorry. I know this is unexpected and a shock.
I am so very very sorry. I know this was traumatic for you. My heart is weeping for you with very teary eyes.
I do not know what this could be. I've never seen a bird drop feathers unless molting. I feel certain he had something going on not yet recognized. Hopefully @Wyorp Rock may have some idea?
I have seen some really bad sicknesses, injuries and frost bite photos on this site. Never anything like you describe. I am at a loss.
I really hate to ask you but did you take any photos of the skin where the feathers came off so easily?
Have you buried him already?
You can wrap the body in plastic and put it in the refrigerator and send for necropsy. DO NOT FREEZE.
I do not have the info for NC or the cost. Wyorp Rock may know, if you are interested.
I am so so sorry. I know this is unexpected and a shock.