Feather plucking is a behavioural problem, which once started is very difficult to stop. Not only is it distressing for the bird who looks like a plucked chicken, but it is also distressing for the proud owner who feels as if he has failed in some way and also the appearance of such a bird is not a pleasant sight.
If your parrot has chest feathers missing then this is a sign that they are a plucker, and you need to take steps to prevent the problem getting worse. You need to do more to socialize with your bird, and move it to a busier part of the house. The best thing you can do is provide more toys for the parrot to play with and make sure it is well socialized.
Besides feather plucking you also need to be on the look out for other illnesses. If you think your bird is not well then you need to act right away. If you have brought home a hand reared parrot then it is quite rare for them to be ill, but you should keep an eye out just in case. You should check your bird's droppings every day and if they suddenly change, without there having been a change in the parrot's diet, then this is a sign that they are ill. The problem with parrots is that once they get sick they soon become a lot worse.
Finding a good avian vet is extremely difficult and before any problems loom on the horizon, it is worth checking out vets and establishing their track record in regard to parrots. Ensure you have available the appropriate pet carrier to take your bird if he requires any vetinary care. Intraveniously is the only way to treat a pet parrot. They are so aware of the slightest changes in their diet, i.e. the water tastes"funny" and he will not drink it or food which normally has the taste of fruit changes slightly. This can be offputting for a bird, particularly if his appetite is poor. Fortunately, with good management visits to the vet should be few and far between.
So there you have it in a nutshell. Making sure that your parrot does not turn to plucking means that you have to spend a lot of time with them, and make sure that they have plenty of distractions. Beyond that you must keep an eye on your bird's droppings for the first sign of illness. - 30447
If your parrot has chest feathers missing then this is a sign that they are a plucker, and you need to take steps to prevent the problem getting worse. You need to do more to socialize with your bird, and move it to a busier part of the house. The best thing you can do is provide more toys for the parrot to play with and make sure it is well socialized.
Besides feather plucking you also need to be on the look out for other illnesses. If you think your bird is not well then you need to act right away. If you have brought home a hand reared parrot then it is quite rare for them to be ill, but you should keep an eye out just in case. You should check your bird's droppings every day and if they suddenly change, without there having been a change in the parrot's diet, then this is a sign that they are ill. The problem with parrots is that once they get sick they soon become a lot worse.
Finding a good avian vet is extremely difficult and before any problems loom on the horizon, it is worth checking out vets and establishing their track record in regard to parrots. Ensure you have available the appropriate pet carrier to take your bird if he requires any vetinary care. Intraveniously is the only way to treat a pet parrot. They are so aware of the slightest changes in their diet, i.e. the water tastes"funny" and he will not drink it or food which normally has the taste of fruit changes slightly. This can be offputting for a bird, particularly if his appetite is poor. Fortunately, with good management visits to the vet should be few and far between.
So there you have it in a nutshell. Making sure that your parrot does not turn to plucking means that you have to spend a lot of time with them, and make sure that they have plenty of distractions. Beyond that you must keep an eye on your bird's droppings for the first sign of illness. - 30447
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