[DanielTheLion]

I know when they moult they loose feathers, but he's only just started moulting and all his feathers were there when I left this morning, I was gone about an hour and a half with both birds in the cage and when i get back this is whats going on, its only on the one side so he's all wonky!
I think Spencer is pulling them out because I noticed them fighting yesterday, but I ignored it because they were OK after a bit, mostly its Oskar being mean. I know for sure he doesn't pull his feathers out.
He cant fly with all the feathers gone, and we do not have any spare money for another cage, will he need special care when I rehome him? (This is the link to the rehome thread - http://talkbudgies.com/general-budgie-talk/328913-budgie-rehome;-urgent.html)
Help!

It looks worse in real life... what do I do?

 

[DanielTheLion]

Akela

You need to keep a very close eye on the two budgies.

If Spencer is pulling out feathers from Oskar, you must separate Oskar into a different cage for his health and well-being.

Perhaps you might ask the people who are picking him up on Tuesday if it would be possible for them to take him earlier.

Deb; I've separated them in the way that Spencer is out of the cage and Oskar is in, and they're out of town until Tuesday so no one can pick him up until then.
Will it be OK to just leave Spencer out? (the room they're in is completely budgie proof and it does have a few perches for him to sit and play on)
Its the only option I have

 

[DanielTheLion]

Deb;
I'm completely sure it is Spencer pulling the feathers, I've noted him behaving very aggressive toward Oskar.
I have a night light in the room, it is 100% bird proof, the door latches so the cats can't get in and my mum knows he's out, he is in that room most of the day anyway so he's used to it and there's seed and water in easily accessible areas. He's never been out overnight before though, is there anyway i can make him comfy, or is it better to just put him with Osk and watch them very closely?
Thank you guys for your advice

 

[DanielTheLion]

Spencer spent his first night out of the cage last night. He was thrilled with the new adventure!
He slept fine, and I put him in the cage this morning briefly to open the door, but I had to take him out immediately because he started attacking Oskar when Oskar tried to groom him.
I'm slightly relieved that Oskars new family is picking him up tomorrow but also heartbroken because I feel like a horrible budgie mum, even though no one could have foreseen the current circumstances