07-Jan-2006, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Clementi, Singapore
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reeko,
Feather Plucking is often attributed as a medical problem but I believe it's a behaviour problem until proven otherwise. You have to see a Vet for the medical aspect, I am not in a position to advise on that, and it's always good to eliminate the possibilty of a medical condition before embarking on other measures.
My experience is that Feather Plucking is more prevalent in Cockatoo and harder to resolve. The underlying reason is largely boredom. Spent more time interacting with your bird. Provide him some suitable toys and a "gym" to climb and play. When I say spent more time it should be more a consistent regular daily routine. I'd add multi vitamin and include fruits and veg in the diet.
Perhaps our Parrot breeders on the forum can offer their perspective.
Cheers 
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Originally Posted by reeko
hi dogcom,
saw your photo gallery and noticed that you keep CAGs too. i'm wondering do you have any experience in feather plucking/chewing/picking in CAGs before. if you do, mind sharing your expertise on how to stop my CAG from plucking and chewing his feathers? some say can cure but others say it is habitual and very difficult to cure. may i know your professsional opinion please?
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