Story Of Rhea, The Bird Without Feathers
In recent months, the protagonist of social networks has been no more and no less than a bird without feathers. We are talking about Rhea, the featherless bird: a female agapornis suffering from a disease that prevents the growth of her plumage. In this article you will find the story of Rhea, the bird without feathers.
Due to its peculiar appearance, this little bird does not attract attention for the colored feathers characteristic of its species, but for its total “nakedness”.
At first glance, the Rhea phenomenon might seem like a fad of the digital age. However, the story of this featherless bird invites us to rethink our aesthetic standards and the mechanisms that cause social exclusion. It also reminds us of the importance of being responsible and aware when adopting a pet.
We invite you to learn the story of Rhea, the featherless bird who became the star of Instagram. In addition to amaze us with her original photos, she will also make you move with her love story and self-improvement.
Story of Rhea, the bird without feathers
Those who watch Rhea today, with her 300,000 Instagram followers, may think her life has always been filled with magic. However, this bird has experienced a harsh reality in the past.
What today promises to be a life of international fame, followers and praise, actually began with a cruel abandonment. Another example of many people’s contempt for animal life.
Rhea’s former owner has decided to entrust her to a veterinary clinic for relocation reasons. It seems that the move was the reason for the abandonment, however many believe that Rhea was rejected for her peculiar appearance and for the diagnosis of an incurable disease.
Fortunately, Rhea’s life takes an unexpected turn when the young Isabella Eisenmann decides to adopt her. The veterinary clinic, in fact, had spread the news online that this special bird was looking for a new home and a responsible owner.
Isabella, a 23-year-old girl, was moved by Rhea’s story and decided to open the doors of her home to offer this agapornis a dignified, healthy and happy life.
Is Rhea’s disease serious?
The virus affecting Rhea was discovered and recorded in the early 20th century in Oceania. While it is harmless to people and other animals, it is a highly contagious virus among birds.
Due to such a special situation, Rhea cannot have a social life with other birds, but she can enjoy the company of other animals.
Although there is no cure, this viral disease is not fatal or serious, so its health is good. However, the absence of feathers makes its body more vulnerable to cold and adverse weather conditions. Therefore, Rhea requires special care to always maintain an optimal body temperature.
Virtue of necessity: Isabella’s brilliant idea can only be defined in this way. Starting from Rhea’s need, the young woman has created a line of very original clothes, accessories and handcrafted products for birds. Today, Isabella’s creative sweaters are a trend on Instagram and Rhea is wearing an exclusive wardrobe.
Regardless of her fame, Rhea must attend the vet regularly and conduct annual studies to certify her good health. In fact, it is an extremely vulnerable animal to disease.
Lacking feathers, Rhea’s body is also more vulnerable to numerous environmental pathogens. According to its owner, it is enough to give it very simple and basic attention that allows it to enjoy an excellent quality of life.
How did Rhea become an Instagram star?
Three years ago, Rhea’s story started again, thanks to Isabella’s kindness and tenderness. The featherless bird finally had a safe home, a loving mistress and… a brand new Instagram profile!
The idea of creating the account dedicated to Rhea comes from Isabella herself and today her photos have many followers all over the world. The success was enormous, but above all unexpected.
Star of the social network with the most visibility of all, Rhea appears posing with very original sweaters and coats. Without a doubt, his most popular and admired outfit is the Superman (or rather Superbird) cape. Instead of wearing the traditional “S” on the back, Rhea proudly sports an “R” embroidered in red.
Currently, Rhea lives in Boston with Isabella and a yorkshire terrier dog, with whom she gets along very well. Although she does not have many feathers, she is happy and lives surrounded by love, trust and faithful followers.
