PreciousAngelJS25
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- Apr 7, 2011
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- Parrots
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3 Cockatiels: Simon, Daisy and Sweetpea
1 Umbrella Cockatoo: Chula
1 Triton Cockatoo: Bird
1 Blue Crown Conure: Kongo
1 Black Capped Conure: Midori
I know there are a ton of these threads, but I have some specific questions regarding my 'toos.
Bird, my triton, came to me in 2011 as a plucker, but never plucked while he was with me until recently. We did move in December but he didn't start plucking again until April-May.
Chula, my umbrella, also came to me with a plucking problem. She goes through phases of plucking. Her most recent bout has involved breaking her blood feathers on her chest. Her chest seems to be itchy; however, the issue with Chula is that she HATES baths, spray bottles, showers etc. Her previous owner said she used to love showering with him, then all of a sudden started became very afraid of water. She also seems extremely hormonal all the time - pants and gets into crouched-wings out mode almost every time we touch her. Any suggestions on how to help her not be so hormonal? I know that hormones can contribute to plucking.
They have both been to a certified vet and their bloodwork was normal and they are perfectly healthy other than the plucking. Any suggestions for something I can topically apply? Or add to their diet to help with dry skin? Has anyone tried coconut oil or aloe topically or added into the diet? Has anyone tried the Pluck-No-More by King's Cages? Has anyone tried the sock-buddy? Or the any of the feather protectors from Avian Fashions? (FeatherProtectors - Avian Fashions)
Thank you in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Bird, my triton, came to me in 2011 as a plucker, but never plucked while he was with me until recently. We did move in December but he didn't start plucking again until April-May.
Chula, my umbrella, also came to me with a plucking problem. She goes through phases of plucking. Her most recent bout has involved breaking her blood feathers on her chest. Her chest seems to be itchy; however, the issue with Chula is that she HATES baths, spray bottles, showers etc. Her previous owner said she used to love showering with him, then all of a sudden started became very afraid of water. She also seems extremely hormonal all the time - pants and gets into crouched-wings out mode almost every time we touch her. Any suggestions on how to help her not be so hormonal? I know that hormones can contribute to plucking.
They have both been to a certified vet and their bloodwork was normal and they are perfectly healthy other than the plucking. Any suggestions for something I can topically apply? Or add to their diet to help with dry skin? Has anyone tried coconut oil or aloe topically or added into the diet? Has anyone tried the Pluck-No-More by King's Cages? Has anyone tried the sock-buddy? Or the any of the feather protectors from Avian Fashions? (FeatherProtectors - Avian Fashions)
Thank you in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated!