My parrotlet has uneven tail feathers

[Fportilla77]

My parrot has uneven tail feathers I trimmed one side so they are even but they grow again to be uneven. Help!

[Eurycerus]

I wouldn't trim tail feathers. That sounds completely unnecessary and could cause issues with flight, unless a vet or knowledgeable individual indicates that it's a safety concern or causes uneven flight patterns.

My guess is that your parrot has lost a tail feather that hasn't grown back yet. I'm skeptical that the tail feathers are actually uneven. You trimming them is going to cause far more problems but since you started you need to make sure it's symmetrical and then let them grow out.

[marie83]

I wouldn't trim tail feathers. That sounds completely unnecessary and could cause issues with flight, unless a vet or knowledgeable individual indicates that it's a safety concern or causes uneven flight patterns.

My guess is that your parrot has lost a tail feather that hasn't grown back yet. I'm skeptical that the tail feathers are actually uneven. You trimming them is going to cause far more problems but since you started you need to make sure it's symmetrical and then let them grow out.

Agree with all of this plus sometimes the way they hold their feathers can make them look uneven with in actual fact they are not. I imagine that a feather has just broken off or been shed if they really are uneven but that will sort itself out in time.