forkeeps

Hi my name is Kim and I recently have taken in a CAG that is 15. Andy's former owner passed away a year ago and the family couldn't properly care for him, he was placed into another home for the past 6 mths and I went to see him the other day and had to bring him home with me. Andy is a male (DNA was done on him) and has developed a severe plucking habit. I am not new to owning Parrots as I lost my B/G macaw this summer at approx 70-75, he was left to me in the early 90's and last year I lost my CAG that I rescued and owned for 10 yrs and he was estimated at 50 yrs when I got him. Both of my past birds were wonderful and had their own quirks, yet never plucked feathers. I'm hoping to find ways to help my new Grey Andy alleviate some of his feather plucking and look forward to any hints that may help me to help him live a better life and to talking with members of the forum.