itchy pin feathers

[ifnlovebirds]

Hi,

My 7mo male eclectus is still going through a molt. I know that their first ones are usually very irritating and stressful so I try to help with foods high in protein & regular warm showers. He enjoys both but doesn’t seem to want me to get them out for him. My conure LOVED it when i scratched those pin feather flakes off but my eclectus (i know they don’t rly like touch but i thought this would be bonding and helpful to HIM) does not want anything to do with my hands near his face (he is okay with neck rubs and cuddling just no face touching!!) I wanted to show him that this will make him feel better by just popping one but i also don’t want to overstep the boundaries he clearly set. I’ve worked so hard to earn his trust and I don’t want to throw it away. (I don’t care if I can’t pick out his pin feathers but they look SO itchy I just wanna help him out) Any advice?

Also he has been growling more frequently recently, and it makes me rly sad cuz i think he’s itchy and I want to help but he won’t let me!!!

 

[zERo]

Have you tried spray bathes? Using a fine misting bottle works like a charm on my birds, you could try every other day, spray above him and let the water fall down like rain.
Often times when birds bath in a bowl they don't get their heads wet, just their bodies.

You could also try feeding him a little organic unsweetened coconut oil, most birds love it, my GCC adores the stuff! It's a good source and fatty acids and helps with skin and feather health.
I give it to mine about 1-2 times a month.

 

[ifnlovebirds]

Have you tried spray bathes? Using a fine misting bottle works like a charm on my birds, you could try every other day, spray above him and let the water fall down like rain.
Often times when birds bath in a bowl they don't get their heads wet, just their bodies.

You could also try feeding him a little organic unsweetened coconut oil, most birds love it, my GCC adores the stuff! It's a good source and fatty acids and helps with skin and feather health.
I give it to mine about 1-2 times a month.

I usually hold him under the shower where he flaps and shakes etc. and he does purposely move his head into the stream but it doesn’t seem to do that much

Oh I’ve never heard of feeding coconut oil. Thank you for your responses I’ll definitely try this !!

 

[zERo]

I usually hold him under the shower where he flaps and shakes etc. and he does purposely move his head into the stream but it doesn’t seem to do that much

Oh I’ve never heard of feeding coconut oil. Thank you for your responses I’ll definitely try this !!

If he doesn't like it plain you could put a little on his veggies or chop. Make sure he has water right there when you offer, my Quaker loves it too, but he wants a drink right after he eats it.
Don't give him too much though, I give my birds probably 1/8 tsp. each, my Quaker is 110g.

 

[ifnlovebirds]

If he doesn't like it plain you could put a little on his veggies or chop. Make sure he has water right there when you offer, my Quaker loves it too, but he wants a drink right after he eats it.
Don't give him too much though, I give my birds probably 1/8 tsp. each, my Quaker is 110g.

Ohhhh that’s adorable that they get thirsty after haha. And okay i’ll give him about 3/8~1/2 tsp since he’s almost 400g. Thank you for ur response zero!!

 

[zERo]

Ohhhh that’s adorable that they get thirsty after haha. And okay i’ll give him about 3/8~1/2 tsp since he’s almost 400g. Thank you for ur response zero!!

Your'e welcome! 😊