Do you have a feather plucking bird that you're worried about? You've come to the right place!
The good news is that with a personalized feather plucking plan tailored to your bird's individual needs, you can help them feel more comfortable, reduce the plucking, and get them back on track faster.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
It’s important to have your plucking bird examined by an avian veterinarian as soon as possible.
An avian vet can help uncover any medical issues that might be causing the bird to pluck. They might want to...
Let's take the first step and check how often your bird plucks its feathers and then we'll explore other factors that might require personalized care.
MILD: Your bird occasionally engages in over-preening or feather plucking.
MODERATE:Your bird shows minor feather loss in a couple of spots without any skin harm, and this behavior has been going on for less than two years.
Do either of these sound like your bird?
If your bird has more serious feather damage keep reading.
If your bird is sick or elderly please consult with your avian vet. If you don't feel comfortable with your vet's opinion, you may wish to get a second opinion versus disregarding the medical recommendations.
The goal now is to get your bird healthy and pain-free. Talk to your vet about whether your bird has the stamina to actually wear a bird collar. Heavy collars can add a lot of stress to an already stressed-out bird. Shop a lightweight DYI pattern, instead.
If your bird is healthy, keep reading.
SEVERE: Compulsive plucking with a large portion of the body affected or skin abrasions that need medical attention.
SELF-MUTILATION:These bird's compulsively chew into their skin posing a real health danger. Notice this Galah's chest and legs.
Do either of these fit your bird's plucking pattern?
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