african grey :plucking

tiffers71269

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:grey: hello to all.. i just rescued a 30 year old african grey .Here is a little history on him.. His previous owned has dementia, and cannot dedicate the time that this bird needs.. he is very vocal with me , and basically every one he comes into contact with.. The problems I am having with him are very minor, the first being that he is a horrible feather plucker, he is almost completly bald from the neck down on both sides. I am a manager at a pet store so i have access to alot of different resources.. One local bird store suggested a homeopathic drop for him that goes in his drinking water... the second issue is that he isnt stepping up.. he tries to bite.. do i just need to work on the trust with him? any help you can provide would be much appreciated
 

critterman

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Jan 1, 2011
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Crimson bellied conure.
Have you taken the bird to the Avian Vet? It could be a physical problem or nutritional one, or something else. Have you thought about getting a bird collar so the bird can't chew or pull it's feathers? A vet advice is the best suggestion. Good luck!
 

Printer bird

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Jan 4, 2011
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Dipper, 8 year old WC Pionus
RIP Charlie, Green Cheek Conure,
Lelu, parrotlet and
Poe the budgie.
The homeopathy drop won't do anything but the above advice and article will serve you well. Get him to a vet, look at the diet, work with him slowly and see what happens. Good luck!
 

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