gotfaith1989 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) I am very excited that after having Rocky for 4 months now and trying many interventions, I can see progress in Rocky's feather plucking! First we tried Red Palm Oil (1/4 teaspoon), which I have been using on his Zupreem pellets everyday. Then I cut his seeds (he was getting half seed, half pellet). I tried bathing with aloe vera juice and plain H2O but he hated it so much and I hated to stress him out that I found a different way to get in a bath every once in awhile...he tolerates being on my shoulder while I'm taking a shower every once in awhile. When we FIRST began to see the difference was definitely when I bought the UVB Full Spectrum Lamp for him. He has also been sitting at the window on a perch when it is really sunny outside and he LOVES it. And OF COURSE those awesome head scratches I give him for HOURS at a time!!!!! This is Rocky when we first brought him home (December 31st) [ATTACH=CONFIG]20134[/ATTACH] January 11th (began red palm oil/baths) February 5th (I was gone on vacation for a week while my hubby watched Rocky...we began the Full Spectrum Light RIGHT before I left, but I think there was a tad of a relapse here since I was gone.) February 14th (Back from my vacation...signs of improvement!) March 15th....NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of improvement!!!!! My favorite feather on him! Let's pray he doesn't pluck it He has a couple other random red feathers on him, but nothing quite as obvious as this one! Does this mean he has Red Factor? Edited March 18, 2011 by gotfaith1989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butttaxi Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 oh wow that is totally awesome I have read stories about plucking being a hard habit to break but he has healed so fast and beautifully. I think you did a fabulous job!!! My guy has red feathers and from what I read it could be either red factor, a health issue or sometimes young greys will have them on their legs which they can lose during a moult. I don't know if bad health has actually been proven to be the cause of the stray red feather so if your Rocky has had a vet visit and a clean bill of health then I wouldn't stress about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotfaith1989 Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 He still has a long way to go as far as being fully feathered. And his first vet visit is Thursday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 That's awesome!!! And let me also say that you must be a very special person to adopt a grey who was a plucker especially as your first grey! That is truly wonderful. Good luck with Rocky, keep posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Rocky does show signs of improvement and maybe the vet will be able to shed some light on the plucking problem too. He does have some red feathers, its called red factor and it may or may not molt out the next time, let us know what the vet says and keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Congratulations on the improvement. Your devotion and loving care is starting to pay off quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenabrd Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 my peach front conure gets random "peach" feathers sometimes on her wings or around her eyes. depending on where they are i call them her freckles or beauty marks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotfaith1989 Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 I'm so disappointed....Rocky pulled out the pretty red feather last night along with the other feather coming in on his back neck. I can't be upset at him though...he has come so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Be sure to not show your disappointment at the missing feathers as he can pick up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotfaith1989 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Rocky is nice and healthy according to the vet! He said I'm doing everything correctly for Rocky! So glad he got a clean bill of health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Congratulations to you and Rocky!!! Can't wait to see Rocky fully feathered!!! Fingers crossed for him and toes too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Wow, nice job! He looks great! Thanks for sharing and giving tips on what worked for Rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotfaith1989 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks! Will definitely keep everyone updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jaquiscorpio Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Rocky is nice and healthy according to the vet! He said I'm doing everything correctly for Rocky! So glad he got a clean bill of health! thats great news well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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