Re: Feather Picking
Posted by Todd Quinn on 2/20/08

On 2/20/08, Todd Quinn wrote:
> On 1/20/08, Wanda Lynah wrote:
>> My little red belly parrot has started to pick his
>> feathers as of yesterday (Sat). In no time, he has removed
>> his chest feathers, and he intends to remove everyone he
>> can reach. I am going to take him to the vet tomorrow to
>> rule out physiological problems. I am concerned because I
>> try to stimulate him with many cage toys. Also, I spend
>> time with him everyday. It seems as though he likes to
>> feather pick as a means of entertainment. He even does it
>> when he is sitting on my shoulder. His breeder told me it
>> could be due to molting. Does anyone out there who has
>> experience dealing with parrots have any advice? I was
>> advised to ignore this bad habbit. I find it very
>> difficult to do so. However, I am complying. Please help!
>> Oh, I have been advised to spray him daily.
>>
>> "Hello" I may be able to help, My name is Todd and I,m a
zoologist and have been working with and breeding birds for
over forty years, please contact me. THANKS

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Feather Picking, 1/20/08, by Wanda Lynah.
• Re: Feather Picking, 2/04/08, by debbie.
• Re: Feather Picking, 2/20/08, by Todd Quinn.
• Re: Feather Picking, 2/20/08, by Todd Quinn.
• Re: Feather Picking, 2/20/08, by Todd Quinn.
• Re: Feather Picking, 2/29/08, by Todd's mother.