Feather stripping

debs12o
Weaned Todd

Joined: June 2005
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Feather stripping Jun 19, 2005 5:56:34 GMT -7

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Post by debs12o on Jun 19, 2005 5:56:34 GMT -7

Hi Everyone,

I'm just new to this site and i need some urgent advise.

Jusy over the past few days my Grey (Charlie) has just started stripping his feathers on his tail and his left wing. I have no idea why he is doing this. We thought he was really contented up until now. He is only 7 months old!

Any one have any suggestions as it is breaking ours hearts to think that he might be unhappy or distressed!

Thanks
Debs

Meliawen Weaned Todd Joined: June 2005 Posts: 52	Feather stripping Jun 21, 2005 7:24:53 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Meliawen on Jun 21, 2005 7:24:53 GMT -7 Mine does this too, some advice would be good.
	Meliawen

Jane
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Mitzi and Monty

Joined: January 2005
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Feather stripping Jun 21, 2005 8:02:27 GMT -7

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Post by Jane on Jun 21, 2005 8:02:27 GMT -7

The problem is that there can be all sorts of reasons for feather plucking/picking/stripping, some medical such as fungal or bacterial infections, allergies, or nutritional problems, and some psychological such as boredom or stress.

This is what was previously discussed when it concerned tail feathers: vdnent.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=GreyBehave&action=display&thread=1115410158

You could try spraying with water and aloe vera in case the skin is itchy. Providing plenty of toys that can be chewed up might help.

Jane

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Post by debs12o on Jun 19, 2005 5:56:34 GMT -7

Post by Meliawen on Jun 21, 2005 7:24:53 GMT -7

Post by Jane on Jun 21, 2005 8:02:27 GMT -7