marydone Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 bert is 1 and recently startied plucking at his legs, chest and under wings, i have read that this is not normal but vet says he is fine, might be bored we have got toys which we move around regulary he has a good diet,he is never left alone for long periods if no one is around the radio is left on, would like to know if there is anything else we can try as his temperment has changed he only lets my self or my husband near him when he is in a good mood generally in the morning any advice would be appreciated please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 How long have you had him? Is he trained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marydone Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 had him just over a year yes trained like i said when he wants to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 There is always a reason behind the plucking & it can be so frustrating for owners because you have to find out what is causing it, before you can start to fix the problem.Has there been anything that has changed in your greys life recently which may have started him to pluck ?The list is endless but a few possibilities are; Frustration from long periods in his cage Lack of mental & physical stimulation Change of family circumstances/ environment Incorrect periods of light/darkness A poor diet, high in fatty foods Attention seeking As for the training you have to work at it every day,dont let your grey rule you, you have to let him know who is boss, or you will have a very dominant bird if he is only willingly to cooperate when he feels like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 lovemygreys hits very good points. Did the veterinarian do any tests on your bird before he declared it "fine"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marydone Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi He has been moved into another room but for the first three months he was fine then he had his first moult at the same time we had family members come to stay with us but we have been told the more people around the better it is for the bird to get used to people. We have tried all sorts but cant help feeling its since his moult that when his new feathers are coming through it must make him itchy and irratable. Other than him plucking he seems to be fine always listening and comes out with great words. He loves to be sprayed with water but i have heard aloe vera juice relieves itchiness, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marydone Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 The Vet didn't even touch him all the vets near us don't really know too much about them. He just asked us general questions about diet etc and to bring him back if he didn't get any better with the plucking and would do some tests! Still trying to find a vet who deals with african greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Did the vet run any test and was it an avain vet? Aloe and misting can help. And if he has been doing it a long time he may need meds for skin yeast. They get this sometimes when the pluck and it makes the plucking worse cause it itches. So be sure he goes to an avain vet and gets tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Yes you definitely need to find another vet, if the one you took him to didn't even touch him, find an avian vet, no other vet will do. Try the aloe vera juice that Dave recommends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I did have similar problem with mine cag...and aloa make big diference for my bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thanks for sharing that Milo Many people believe aloa can help birds who pluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Do you put the aloe in a mister with water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yes...1/3 aloa plus 2/3 water in a mister....once I'm going to show you a pic of featherles Rocky... naked except his (actualy hers)head:S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi Milo, Are you using Aloe Gel and diluting it or Juice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 hi Dan Aloe natural juice,I pass it through coffe(any fine filter will do) filter so litlle peaces doesn't plug a mister.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks Milo, the Coffee Filter is a great Tip!! Now, I must find some, been to Grocery Stores, Walgreens, Walmart Etc. I will keep searching and if nothing else I will order it online. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 check in a Health store or food suplement store dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks Milo, I guess off to the Malls it is then. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Let us know if you find some Dan, I need to get some of that juice also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Ok, I found it at "The Vitamin Shop". Dayo just got his first healthy Spraydown over and under the Wings along with the rest of the Body with it. :-) He's not a happy Camper with that. ;-) Looking for Red Palm Oil there to, but they had none. Guess I will need to Order it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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