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Thats great. They really enjoy getting out in the sunshine. I had Cracker in the aviary today but told him not to fly incase his engine got clogged up with the volcanic ash lol. Harvey looks great,well done.

welcome back

I can't do anything either jill oh and I'm 13 as well lol don't mind that though. Better than being my real age lol

Love the video. She is a real star.

I would have a vet check it out,the eyes are very sensative so in my view any problems need checking out.

great update. I am so glad things are going well

looks like you all had a great day

I am not actually going to the course just that I live near by. I don't watch racing for the reasons you all give. Having had horses myself it saddens me when these magnificent animals are hurt. I also believe their life isn't as good as it's made out to be.i do get caught up in the atmosphere of the city though during the national meeting.

I live just a few minuites away from Aintree race course where the grand national takes place this saturday.I will give you all a wave if I get on tv lol.My tip for the the race is a horse called Hello Bud.Simpley because I always say that to Charlie and he says it to me . PLEASE DONT PUT YOUR LIFE SAVINGS ON IT THOUGH LOL.

This looks like a brilliant product.The only concern I have with using it is that Charlie has some open wounds on his skin from chewing,not many only about 3 but it would worry me putting this on such delicate skin that still has infection. It looks like I may hang on till all the infection goes and then use it to stop any further plucking,the vet has said plain water only for baths.It looks a really good product though and with all your recomendations it is one I will try when his skin heals a bit. Thanks.

Thanks everyone.I think really it is a case of clearing the infection first and for most and then see what happens. The vet did say it would be a long job.I use the aloe juice it is the pure aloe with nothing added.He just wont tollerate it. He looks quite shabby at the moment but some of that is due to a natural moult.He has his next vet visit on the 16 of April. Thanks again.

As you know Charlie has a feather follical infection that has caused him to pluck.He is being treated with anti biotics and pain killers.My worry now is that he will now always pluck because of this. He is on medication long time and I am doing my best to keep him entertained to keep his mind away from his feathers.He is out in the aviary at the moment getting some much needed sun shine. He has also gone right off having a bath which he loved. I am guessing his skin may be tender. He will not tollerate aloe vera anywhere near him,as mad as it sounds it seems to sting him so its plain water only.If any one has any advise or ideas please chime in.I need them all lol.

Charlie is in the aviary at the moment but I will test this out when he comes in later.

ohh two reasons,Pepper biting and the picture of Marguerites injury for not letting them too neat your face,even the most mild mannered of them can inflict a nasty wound.

I am so pleased things are going so well,I know you have been waiting a while for Hawkins. The outing sounds like it was great fun for everyone.I wish Charlie was as well socialised as a baby,he is 7 now and a harness is out of the question with him.You will all have great fun.

Hi Chris. I am so sorry you are going through this.You seem to have a great outlook on things so best of luck and best wishes.

Robin that's amazing. Lucky birds.

This is getting better and better,whistling again must be a good sign.I am always thinking about vree.

It is a real complement when the vet tells you you are doing well.Beau is coming on very well and I hope the cysts can be sorted with no problems.

I usually feed Charlie in his cage. He will sometimes not eat much if I am out but tucks in as soon as I get home,his weight stays about the same so I dont worry

Thanks everyone.I am so relieved.I am just praying now that Charlie does not become a habbitual plucker because of this but we will cross that bridge if we come to it, right now I am concentrating on getting his meds in to him and keeping him as busy as I can, lucky he is on top form and happy to play and eat so all is going well.

Charlies results are back. He does have folliculitus.The vet was spot on. I am so relievesd I never believed he was plucking for psychological reasons.I just knew something was not right.His blood work came back ok apart from a very slight low calcium level.He is to stay on anti biotics and pain killers for about 8 weeks and is to go back for a check up at the end of next week . Please anyone who has a bird who plucks make absolutely sure all physical causes including folliculitus are totally ruled out before accepting a psycological reason. I am so happy i persevered and kept returning to the vet untill I was taken seriously or Charlie would not have got the right treatment.

My big brave boy is home.It looks like we have found the problem.His new feathers that are coming through don't look quite right to the vet.She is sure he has folliculitus, an infection of the feather follicles. She has put him on a long course of anti biotics and metacam.The xrays show his wing is fine which is great news but his spleen is slightly enlarged which she said is a sign he is fighting an infection.The blood test results will be back next week and we are hoping this shows all is well.She has extracted pulp from feathers she removed that looked abnormal and sent it off for tests.Looks like we are now on the right track at last. I am so happy this is being taken seriously.I am going to read up all I can on his condition and see if any more can be done.

This is always a worry Janet.I know my cousin Bernard would have Charlie stay with him if the need came up.The last time I went away was over 3 years ago and my dad came to stay in mine but at 81 I could not put that on him again.I would always prefere to keep the birds in there own home rather than board them somewhere.

Way to go Tobie.They do have a great nack for doing things like that.