Itchy grey

[savagem]

Hello,

 

I just found the forum by "accident" because the usual bird forum I belong to (theperch.net)appears to be down today. I'm hoping for some advice re my poor, itchy grey. Optimus has been a bit ratty from the day I adopted her two years ago. I've tried everything--daily baths, red palm oil, better diet. Nothing seemed to work. Then, my dehumidifier broke down, and Optimus started to look really awesome! (Humidity was about 75% in her room) And she seemed more comfortable, too. Long story short, got a new dehumidifer, and Opti looks ratty again. I don't mind a ratty bird, but she also seems so itchy. I want her to be comfortable. I've got the dehum. set to 65%, but I don't want to go higher than that for fear of mold. People have suggested aloe, and I've looked all over for an aloe spray. Exactly what kind of aloe do I use, and where do I find it? How do I get my poor girl more comfortable? She is the most awesome, gentle, entertaining, smart bird. I want the best for her. Oh, and she has been tested for EVERYTHING by my avian vet! All normal.

[judygram]

Their natural habitat is more humid than we would be likely to enjoy especially during the summer but if you could back off on the dehumidifier some and get some aloe vera juice, you can get it at any Walmart in the pharmacy department in a gal jug, use it full strength after her baths, it will help to moisturize her skin and make her feel better with less itching.

 

Now that you are here why don't you stay.

[savagem]

LOL--I think I will. So I just buy the aloe vera juice and use it full-strength? Is it thin enough to spray, or do I use it some other way?

[judygram]

Its the consistency of water, just put it in a spray bottle, you can get that at Walmart too and use it on your grey.

[savagem]

Cool--The next time I go out, I'll pick some up. Gotta get my poor girl more comfortable.