Alexa

Hello - so levi's appetite is growing andnloving his porridge. He is still napping during his new times and doesnt seem to be plucking even when he is alone. I have however noticed signs of re growth which i am pleased, but still being cautious that he dont oull those out!

Just an update on Levi - He has now gone back to eating his cereal without any fuss (finisher) at least once a day he has a feeding of that cereal. For the rest of the day, he would have his normal diet. He hasn't plucked at all since Saturday or Sunday of which both days, he was left alone during the day for a bit, while hubby and I were out of the house. It was good coming home and NOT to see little fluff in and around his cage for once I also wanted to know about his nap times. I see now he would want to nap later in the afternoon towards 18h00 instead of 15h30-16h00. Is that okay and normal? His nap time in the morning hasn't changed.

Hi all Thank you so much for your replies and encouragement Okay, I willnhave Levi for 2years Aug 24th this year. I got him when he was 6weeks old and have hand reared him, both my husband and I. He has been for his regular deworming, clipping and nail filing on a regular basismwithbhis avian vet. Last year some time, he had a fall outside and hurt himself on his chest, he was bleeding abit. We took him to the vet and by then the bleeding had stopped and all was good with him. I took him also to make sure he was okay and no internal injuries occured. But Levi being so playful and active hurt himself not very long afterwards in the very same area, to that, the vet booked him in for some stitching ofnthe area. On collection of him later that day, he was all happy and normal. He had a follow up appointment and the vet was happy with his condition and his wound looked well on its way to a good recovery. Since then Levi didnt have any further falls or get hurt. Then the plucking started and we wer back at the vet, who advised that it could be a behavioural issue, since we had no change in life style. The only change was my husband received a huge contract which required him to work alot out of town and when in town long hours away from home, thus less time spent with Levi, although my schedule with Levi didnt change, I felt Levi felt he is not getting enough time with his dad. I realised the plucking got worse there after. I noticed recently during his "daddy" time if I am not in the same room, Levi now will leave the room and his dad and come looking for me. If I am doing something, he wouldnt want my attention, butnhe would occupy himself on his own, as long as he can see me. Although he can cuddle for hoursnwith his dad, yet not with me, yet he always is looking for me - I dont understand that part cause I am with him mostly. He only will pluck when he is alone. He wouldnt pluck if he is with one of us. We do take him out with us muchnas we can, and he really enjoys the car ride:) He loves the outside, and he would race to go outside whenever he can. I try to be outside with him alot, and take him on walks, so does his dad. Like a little child he fusses when I have to bring him inside. Or keep amvery close eye that he doesnt go outside without me. I hope thisnis more info which would be useful to my plight :-)

Hello All My CAG Levi is a very happy little boy. He has his time with both me and his dad (my husband). I work from home so during the day he is mostly with me un less i am out to a meeting or running to the store. In the evenings once my husband is back from work, Levi is full on with him, I dont mind that as we get our chance to play and haventime during the day. Recently Levinhas pulled out his tail feathers of which his avian vet said, he could be stressed, I cant for the life of me figure out what is stressing him. Now he has gone to pull out many of his wing feathers and feathers in his body. With all of this, he still maintains his good apetite and time for playing. Levi now will only play when one of us are in the same room as he is or he would walk around looking and calling for us. If I were to leave the room to visit the loo he would now follow me and call for me from outside the door. He shouldn't do this before. Now if both my husband and I are not at home, he pulls his feathers out, ( the little fluff ones that are lef on him) Once we are back home, he is bavk to his normal self again, happy, playing etc. Its really sad, disheartning & upsetting seeing my little boy in this condition I know feather plucking on greys are common but I am sure this is now out of control and would appreciate any thoughts on this topic esp if you have experienced this kind of behaviour with your grey. Thanking you all

Hello to you all I have just reg on this site and now happy to apart of this forum I have a cag who will be 2 years old in july. His name is Levi. hope to chat with some of you soon