Greywings

Natural Sunlight Expose your bird to natural sunlight for at least one hour a day. If the light passes through window glass, the important UVB rays are lost. Exposure to natural sunshine allows the bird to re-establish it's normal body rhythms and produce adequate amounts of vitamin D3. If you can not do that in a partially shaded area where the pet will not overheat, utilize full-spectrum lamps designed for reptiles. Just be sure the birds cannot gnaw the cords.

It must be Spring at last.

You can find Rescue Remedy at most holistic Grocery stores and at health food stores I have even found it at some Drug stores. What we mean by direct Sunlight is not filtered through a window glass as it removes some of the vital components such as Vitamin d3. Here is a link to Rescue remedy www.iherb.com/Bach-Flower-Essences‎

I wish you both continued success!:cool:

Nature trys to fill a vacuum.

Many causes of feather damage by the bird-hormonal, injury, yeast or bacteria on the skin, dry skin, food sensitivity, heavy metal poisoning, stress and boredom among others. The addition of the frequent baths in plain water or spray with Aloe juice often help a great deal. If it is caused by ingesting a piece of zinc or lead from a toy or some bad cage paint (cage made in China for example) or an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast then a vet would need to make the remedy and diagnosis. Hard to know exactly what occurred it may take some detective work. Do try hard not to stress about the plucking it will only increase his stress levels exacerbating the problem. You can also make sure he has lots of chewable things available.

Very sweet and yes a heart tugger.

Nice name, pretty bird.

Both fluffy and sharp, they are beautiful babies.

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I think it may be different when the animal comes to us for help than taking one on deliberately. Those special ones do take a piece of our hearts with them when they go and it does hurt, I understand.

Birdhouse I understood where you are coming from, no bad intent discovered. Some of my flock are also well feathered and a few are differing degrees of naked but all have a healthy opinion of themselves. You are correct more like a flock dynamic both friends and foes I do think it gives them a healthier relationship with us humans (they "know" they are superior) and me their maid and cook rather than a flock mate or jailer. Not trying to insult those with one bird just an observation in our house. Each of us has their own unique situation and relationship with their bird or birds none among us has everything perfect as we are all still learning. Murfchck has more on her plate than I am willing to deal with, kudos to she and Pat for working so hard to balance it all out at their place.

Nice picture and so good to hear the progression of integration into your household!!

Creative and it looks professional! Lucky bird

The need keeps growing I understand where you are right now. Working again does change the dynamics thank heavens these birds seem to roll with the changes in our lives. I have heard many people saying how they need to keep things the same all the time so their birds will not be freaked out but I find they accept changes quite well if we keep them in the loop and explain what to expect. sounds a little crazy when I read it back but it seems to work here.

Just move on and forget about the perch for now, perhaps leave it lying out in the open on the other side of the room and ignore it. I think you may have learned a valuable lesson in not ever forcing Zazu into a situation where he is uncomfortable. These birds need to trust us in order to have a great relationship so understanding that will help get that trust building started.

I would keep it simple as it is meant to sleep in not live in or play in.

If another bird was to enter your home and your life I would think that at first during the adjustment there would be very limited out of cage time. after the I am at home and feel safe now there would be more freedom offered. What ever you decide or what ever walks or flies into your life I know you would a safe home what ever rules apply. (By the way Nature abhors a vacuum.)

Unusual companion, I know he will leave a sore spot on your heart. It sounds like he had a very long life for one of his kind so good job!

One of those difficult questions to answer, it could be that there may still be a little radiating pain from the original injury, it could be a secondary issue whether stress related from the injury or not. So many factors that can influence feather damage bacteria, yeast, injury, emotional stress, ingesting a foreign substance, heavy metal toxicity, lack of unfiltered Sunlight, something lacking in his diet or too much of some nutrient and the list goes on. It does appear that he may be barbering feathers himself but even a vet visit may not provide a clear answer. Though it would be worthwhile to discuss with your birds Veterinarian.

Poor baby, that sounds very uncomfortable indeed.

Perhaps when the phone rings and we get a chorus of "hello, Hi there" or when we head out the back door and one or two say "Be safe, have fun" and the key bob chime sounds.

Welcoming a little Grey guy in his fluffy underwear is a compassionate move. I as some others here have birds that came to us a bit weary and wary from their early travels through homes that were not the best fit for them. As many have mentioned patience is the best tool available right now. He will learn to eat healthier foods in part from watching you enjoy them. Do add way for him to either bathe or get a gentle spray bath with either plain water or some Aloe juice (not the gel). Offer bright colored veggies and fruits to gain the most nutrient value. These can be raw or cooked. Sit near his cage, talk or sing to hm. I think you are going to be a natural at this.