2shadesofgrey

Oh she absolutely is a chronic plucker and we've walked a long path with her. She's in her own way content, so I do what I can. Having accepted her plucking, however, I'm concerned that her lack of waterproofing will make her ill in someway. If the oils are a protectant of some kind, and she's not getting that protection, I am trying to determine if it'll hurt her health. I had hoped the other grey might teach her some feather care (not the plucking, just the care) , which she is clearly not doing well.

I have two sweet greys, one is a plucker (rescued), one is not. One of the issues we've had is the plucker doesn't know how to preen herself and what preening she is doing is too aggressive. I thought after a few years here she was getting better at preening those feathers she has left, but it hit me hard today that she's really not. She is mostly feathered in her back and wings, but not chest. I took them into the shower with me today and the unplucked grey, after standing under the shower, is hardly wet. It just roooooolllls off of her. The plucker is saturated, completely. Now, I understand the plucked area, but was surprised her tail and wings and back were so wet. Is it once in, it goes everywhere? Or is it she just doesn't do what is needed and can I help her learn? I'd love to put the two closer together, but they hate each other