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Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers
Posted by Michael on 1/24/10

On 1/17/10, De wrote:
> I need help with my male Eclectus that bites off his
> feathers, yes bites, not pulls. Any suggestions on why he
> is doing this? thanks, De

Curious the age of your Eclectus?

Do you have him near a heater/hot air blowing near him.

Winter months....
Provide a natural sunlight lamp. Mist bird 3 times a
day...with one heavy soaking.
Eliminate all processed foods. Like cheerios, etc.NONE!

I agree with others....Change toys around.

DO NOT PET the bird. Hormones may have been stimulated.

Lastly....you can buy this PLUCK NO MORE. I have no interest
in this....

The same happened to my Aru. I did all the above. The
plucking stopped within a few days.

I actually think I dried her feathers through the heat vents.

Try! I think the above will work.

Dont waste money on a Vet. I doubt its bacterial.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 1/17/10, by De .
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 1/17/10, by LunchLady.
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 1/18/10, by GreenLady.
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 1/24/10, by Michael.
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 1/24/10, by De.
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 1/24/10, by De.
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 5/02/10, by Nk.
• Re: Eclectus that is biting off his chest feathers, 9/10/11, by Nan K.