very worried about my pet. What is this due to?
2006-06-25 20:09:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Fill a misting bottle with cool fresh water and spray the bird and try to simulate sometimes they need this.
2006-06-25 20:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feather plucking can be due to a number of factors but it's usually due to stress of some type. It's good that you have noticed it at the beginning. Now is the time to act.
If you have a good avian vet, take her there. He may have a tonic to give her. There are various supplements on the market which you can give her for stress. She may also need extra care and attention. Is she lonely or has she lost a mate or been taken away from a friend? How long have you had her? Sometimes a new environment can bring stress on, especially if she was happy in her previous home.
Another reason for feather plucking can be mites. If your bird has mites she will pluck her feathers to get at the mites, so maybe she needs to get treated for this but make sure you use something safe like "Bio Kill" 3 years ago I lost an African Grey because of a careless vet who threw toxic powder on my bird. The powder was suitable only for cats and dogs.
Sometimes the only cure is another bird. Some birds are not able to make it alone and need the company of another of its own type.
2006-06-25 20:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by popdop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be stress. It could be her diet. It could be her cage is in a high traffic area that is making her nervous. It could be mites or parasites or it could be something as crazy as a bug scaring her one night so badly that she's at the point of pulling feathers. Parrots are confusing that way. Your best bet would be to bring her to the vet. The vet'll rule out stuff like mites and protozoa. Until you can figure out what's wrong, mist her with water. Spray it over her head in a gentle 'rain'. Heck, spray yourself and dance around in glee. She'll look at you funny at first, but she'll get the hint ^.^ . It helps condition her feathers and helps moisten the skin. Teils are desert and dry forest birds. so a little water goes a long way.
Good luck! Keep us updated ^.^
2006-06-25 20:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cockatiel that was doing that because her new feathers were coming in.She had feathers coming in fast they are wrapped in sheeths, I had to help her preen, but Id take her to vet. I hope you dont keep bird caged up all day, or it would probably be a behavior problem, tiel need alot of love and attn; mine thinks she is a lap bird.
2006-07-02 14:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by mansker1965 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common problems are boredom, lack of a mate, lack of stimulation and/or interaction.
lack of regular flying time, lack of sunlight or showers.
Insecurity
Moulting
Mites, they have mite spray if thats the problem.
allergies to food
Heavy metal poisons, ( lead,zinc copper)
nicotine poisoning
All seed diets are a problem
Liver, kidney and airsac problems.
to many to mention, more than likely she is bored, get some new toys, maybe a mirror if she will remain a single bird, take time out with her give her heaps of attention.
2006-06-25 20:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by jordancassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have a parakeet that do da smae thing! I thing that's normal but if ur really care bout ur bird, u might wanna take it to the pet doctor and get it check out!!!
2006-06-26 05:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by Toki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋