2006-10-07 14:50:01 · 7 answers · asked by kayfairbanks@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
That's almost always due to inappropriate husbandry.
In order to stop molting, your bird needs 12-14 hours STRAIGHT of absolute, pitch-black (can't-see-your-hand in front of your face) darkness every single day. It is also important that he can't hear any conversation, TVs, or radios, etc. during that time. That's not cruel...it's simulating nature. Most people don't make it dark enough for long enough....and keep their bird exposed to artificial light and noise for wayyyyyyy too many hours a day. The personal attention should be lavished upon them during WAKING hours....not while they are supposed to be sleeping.
Even if he's not molting all the time, pet parrots still need that to prevent many other hormonal imbalances and maintain proper health. There are many causes other than molting and plucking that can cause a parrot to go bald. Please schedule an appt. with an experienced avian veterinarian ASAP. There's just way too much to go into here. Expect the first visit to last 30-60 minutes....and I seriously doubt the problem can be corrected with only one visit.
Most books written on avian care have a LOT of incorrect information...but you don't have any way of knowing the parts that are correct vs. the parts that are incorrect.
Two books I can highly recommend that are about 95% right on the money are (please don't take offense at the titles, lol....but they are EXCELLENTLY written):
1. The Idiot's Guide to Bird Care and Training (the orange book series)
2. The Dummies Guide to Bird Care (the yellow/black book series)
Neither will replace the medical care your bird needs NOW, howver. Please make that appt.
2006-10-07 15:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your bird is lacking something in his diet. most bird food purchased in pet or grocery's stores is not complete. check with your vet re: a change in diet. Also you might not see him picking, buts caged birds will do this if bored. and parrots are the worse, try adding new toys to play with. rearrange them in the cage. parrots are very social creatures and need to be entertained. place the cage where there is alot of activity. if the problem continues consult a vet.
2006-10-08 01:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-28 12:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely poor diet. I would highly recommend going to the vet for bloodwork!
2006-10-07 14:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Toadman50 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have children? African Greys are not big on commotion or "poking" at their cage. They love attention, but "calm" attention.
2006-10-07 15:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by ஐAldaஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be mites. Be sure you have a mite detector on the cage and its not out dated. I would contact an avian vet.
2006-10-07 15:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by rachel w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you say what time of year it is and does he have a mate?
2006-10-09 05:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by lin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋