Need help with my blue fronted Amazon

[Camers]

She is 5 years old and is pulling her feathers out. They seem to be irritating her and she is getting distressed. I have tried various sprays but they don't seem to be working. Would she do this if she was cold does anyone know please

 

[zERo]

Welcome to the forums!

How long has she been plucking her feathers? Could you post a picture of her so we can see if she’s actually plucking feathers out rather than barbering?

 

[Camers]

Welcome to the forums!

How long has she been plucking her feathers? Could you post a picture of her so we can see if she’s actually plucking feathers out rather than barbering?

 

[Camers]

Now that you have mentioned that I think she is barbering. It's been a couple of weeks

 

[zERo]

It kinda looks like she’s probably both plucking and barbering if I had to guess, since you can see the skin.

I’d recommend taking her to a certified avian vet for bloodwork to rule out a medical cause, especially since this is a sudden behavior.

 

[Camers]

It kinda looks like she’s probably both plucking and barbering if I had to guess, since you can see the skin.

I’d recommend taking her to a certified avian vet for bloodwork to rule out a medical cause, especially since this is a sudden behavior.

Thank you, problem is last time I checked we didn't have a bird specialist in Northamptonshire. Is there anything I can do in the short term please

 

[zERo]

Thank you, problem is last time I checked we didn't have a bird specialist in Northamptonshire. Is there anything I can do in the short term please

Have you checked the resource thread?

Avian Vet Resources

After a suggestion by a member, @Abu Colo, the Mod Team decided to create a list of veterinarians around the world who see birds. This was something we had discussed a few years ago, but the task seemed so large that we didn't get very far. However, the need is there and we decided that the time...

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[SailBoat]

Do you have any large Animal Vets, also know as Farm Vets in your area as they common have experience with Farm Avian /birds.

How often does she get a deep shower?
It will clearly help!

During the Winter months in the Northern Hemisphere it can get dry and feather problems can occur.