Hi folks. I'm wondering if anybody knows of an African Grey who was a chronic feather picker until given a companion of the opposite sex. I've had my 33-year old female CAG "Junior" since she was hatched, and she's been either picking or shredding her feathers for almost 30 years. According to her Avian vet (who's considered a renowned expert in Avian Medicine), Junior is in excellent health aside from the feather picking. I've tried pretty much every tactic and remedy out there, but nothing helps.
Unfortunately she's steadily gotten worse and reached a point where I'm very concerned about her emotional well-being. I know someone whose female CAG stopped picking after being caged with a male, even though they're not a breeding pair. Before I adopt another Grey, I'd like to know if anyone else has tried this, and what was the result.
Thanks!
Unfortunately she's steadily gotten worse and reached a point where I'm very concerned about her emotional well-being. I know someone whose female CAG stopped picking after being caged with a male, even though they're not a breeding pair. Before I adopt another Grey, I'd like to know if anyone else has tried this, and what was the result.
Thanks!