'Restrain the bird. (...)If bleeding occurs from the follicle after the feather has been removed, continue to apply pressure to the area for several minutes.When the bleeding has stopped, return the bird to his cage, keep him quite, and monitor him for bleeding for an hour.If the feather broke off below the skin line, the feather cannot be totally removed, or pressure has not stopped the bleeding, the bird should be immediately examined by a veterinarian.Also consult your veterinarian immediately if your bird appears weak or there is excessive blood loss.
How can you be prepared?
Bird owners should be prepared and knowledgeable about how to manage a broken blood feather. A hemostat and cotton balls should be included in the bird's first aid kit. The next time your bird is in for a check-up or wing trim, have your veterinarian show you how to remove a blood feather. Being prepared for this emergency will make it easier for you and your bird, should a broken blood feather occur. If you trim your bird's wings, examine each feather closely before cutting, so a blood feather is not accidentally cut.'
{title: 'creature fear', bon iver, 'for emma: forever ago', 2008. video: 'I'm here', dir. Spike Jonze, 2010. text: http://www.peteducation.com/}
{title: 'creature fear', bon iver, 'for emma: forever ago', 2008. video: 'I'm here', dir. Spike Jonze, 2010. text: http://www.peteducation.com/}