B&G rescue still plucking

[AirtransCrash]

Chico's feathers will start growing in well and then he'll get upset over something or another and decide to pluck half of them out again.

He likes to especially pluck down a particularly moderate sized blood feather on his back as well as a few yellows on his chest.


it seems to happen most often when he's in the cage for an extended amount of time despite having a good amount of toys. maybe more destructible toys are needed?

 

[riddick07]

He may never stop plucking. Frustrating but there really isn't a way to fix every single bird that has a plucking problem.

Does he actually play with toys? Does playing music help?

 

[JerseyWendy]

I'm not sure whether you've seen this thread, or if someone has guided it to you before, if so, I apologize: http://www.parrotforums.com/behavioral/52217-plucking-search-answers.html

Perhaps getting Chico a variety of 'preening toys' would be a great idea. Hey, it's worth a try, isn't it?

Have a look at some of these, I'm sure you could even make some for him:
PLUCKERS/OVERPREENERS

 

[Christinenc2000]

BB would over preen when I got him. I tied some untreated Sisal Rope to area's in his cage. He now preens those and I tied a few knots in the rope so added bonus he unties the knots. Keeps him very busy during the day when I work. Along with the other toys. But the main reason I did it was the over preening.