NicoleluvsCAG Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I have a 5 year CAG named Turkey. He had beautiful plumage all way around until this Feb. During spring break while I was home from work, I noticed he was twisting his feathers and pulling them off. He concentrated the plucking/pulling/twisting on his shoulder areas, chest and his whole back and under the wings. He never had/has touched his down, which I am so thankful for. He is only taking out his top feathers in those areas only. After researching and effortlessly trying to direct his attention, I had to make a vet apt to rule out diseases and skin ailments. The vet gave him a clean bill of health, but she told me since he was 5 years old he was "coming of age" and most likely plucking because he was sexually frustrated. And this should clear up within a few weeks....well its June and at one point he looked like he was growing a few new chest feathers, but then he'd twist and pull those out too. Its been 5 months and he isn't letting or growing any new chest/shoulder or back feathers in. Any advice? could it be mineral/supplement deficiency? he is on all organic seed/tablet diet, with fresh foods...he is also given a water supplement (the vet said would help). He is bathed regularly... What the heck? please help, i would like my little CAG to have a full feathered body at some point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Hi and welcome, here's a page with a whole list of threads for you to check out, the first ones are currant....Maggie http://www.greyforums.net/forums/search.php?searchid=597657 Edited June 4, 2012 by Spock new hyperlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoleluvsCAG Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 thanks maggie, but i could not click onto this link you sent. can you please resend it? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Hi, try this one, I'll get more this afternoon for you.... .....http://www.greyforums.net/forums/sho...light=plucking Edited June 4, 2012 by Spock having bad day lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Talk to Dave. He has great advice.Jayd, also has great advice. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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