Ashley
Weaned Todd
Joined: February 2005
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Post by Ashley on Mar 17, 2005 6:11:14 GMT -7
As many of you already know, Kasey has plucked almost every feather she's got. Well, I thought it was over, but this time it's different. She's not plucking feathers it's the white fuzzy stuff on her feathers. She goes over all her feather and the only thing she takes off is the white little feathers that are under all her feathers. Is this normal? If not, how do I stop it and maybe could this be another sign of stress?? Please help!
Ashley and Kasey
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Post by Jane on Mar 17, 2005 7:49:28 GMT -7
Once a bird has started plucking it can be very hard to get it to stop and they can pluck themselves completely bald in the worst cases, except for the top of the head.
If all the possible medical causes of feather plucking have been eliminated - and these include bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, heavy metal toxicities, nutritional issues, and allergies - then it has to be put down to psychological causes, which include stress. How did she get on with the feather protector?
Jane
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Ashley
Weaned Todd
Joined: February 2005
Posts: 29
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Post by Ashley on Mar 17, 2005 15:26:40 GMT -7
It hasn't got here yet. Hopefully that will solve this problem. The only thing is that she isn't plucking feathers anymore. It's the little whit fuzzies. The suit should be next week I'll let you know how that goes. Thanks Jane.
Ashley
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