Red headed Amazon

Skye222

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Hello I have a 5 month parrot we rescued him when he was just a baby . He’s an indoor bird and does not go into a cage . His diet consists of nuts and seeds as well as vegetables and fruits . I make sure to change his water and food periodically. I have noticed a change in his feathers and am worried . I know it could be due to many things like his diet , sleep schedule, sunlight exposure, or even a genetic disease.
I have included pictures of him now , Has anyone seen something like this?
 

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Hello I have a 5 month parrot we rescued him when he was just a baby . He’s an indoor bird and does not go into a cage . His diet consists of nuts and seeds as well as vegetables and fruits . I make sure to change his water and food periodically. I have noticed a change in his feathers and am worried . I know it could be due to many things like his diet , sleep schedule, sunlight exposure, or even a genetic disease.
I have included pictures of him now , Has anyone seen something like this?
This is him just a month ago (those are blueberries on his beak (his fav))
 

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I am not sure if this is what is called stress bars or not.
PersonallyI don’t think it’s anything to worry about.
My Mexican red headed amazon looks similar.
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Yes, those are stress bars and the feather condition is poor.

The lack of changing water and food daily is a serious problem as the water grow bacteria rapidly and depending on temperature seed can become spoiled within 24 hours. Seed should be kept in a seal container and refrigerated if not to be served within a week, frozen if not used within a month.

The feathers look like your Amazon needs a wetting misting at least several times a week.

Sleep, Dark, silent, ten to more hours per night.

I strongly recommend that you have your Amazon seen by an Avian Vet, ASAP! Like Tomorrow!!
 
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