Why Is My Bird Plucking Its Feathers? Causes and Solutions
Picture this: you walk into the living room and your normally glossy parrot looks ragged. Feathers litter the cage tray. Bald patches peek through where glossy plumage used to be. Your heart sinks, and you think, what did I do wrong? Take a breath. You didn’t fail your bird. Feather plucking is one of the most common problems vets see in pet birds, and it’s rarely your fault. It’s a symptom, not a disease. And the good news is that most plucking can be turned around once you figure out the real cause underneath it. ...