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Re: Plucking chest feathers
Posted by GreyLady on 11/30/08

On 11/29/08, John Oakes wrote:
> My Africian Grey continues to pluck out all the feathers
> on his chest. He has come to the stage where there is pink
> skin showing and he seems to be biting his skin. He has
> several toys, is 5 years old and talks continuously. He
> seems content and happy, eats well and is a great bird.
> Could this be because he is bored? Any suggestions on how
> to stop this activity? Thank you.

John. More information is needed for us to try to help you.

Describe his diet.
Are you sure it is a male bird?
What are his bathing habits?
When was the last time he had a check up with a good avian
vet?
Describe the surroundings of his cage.
How often, and for how long, is he out of his cage?
How long has he been doing this plucking?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Plucking chest feathers, 11/29/08, by John Oakes.
• Re: Plucking chest feathers, 11/30/08, by GreyLady.
• Re: Plucking chest feathers, 11/30/08, by John O.