8oh8faka Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 So my 11 month year old grey is chewing his feathers. Not plucking but chewing the ends off. I have been feeding him a balanced diet of broccoli, carrots, peas, green beans, some fruits not every day. Some pasta or whatever safe table food that I eat I give to him, a seed mix with zupreeme natural pellets. I also provide him with a lot of toys and activities to do everyday. But he seems to still time from time chew on his feathers. So I was reading Harrison's website stories that parrot have gotten better feathers for being on the high potency formula for about 6 months. Is this true? Has anyone used the high potency formula on their grey and noticed feather improvement? I do not know what to do at this point to improve my greys feathers. Please help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monax Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 My 10 month old grey is on Harrison's High Potency for the last 5 months, and that has worked well. Previously he was on a seed diet, and I have definitely seen improvement with his overall condition. I don't have experience with other brands of pellets though. Could it be that your grey is going through his first molt? Mine has been molting for the last couple of months, and he has done some chewing on his feathers just out of discomfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 There are many reasons why a bird mutilates its feathers - nutrition is one aspect. I feed it to both my greys and they love it. I would give it a try and see if it helps at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8oh8faka Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Alright thank you guys! I just got a few samples of Harrisonʻs high potency formula from the a local avian doctor. Fingers crossed that my babies feather condition will improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Alright thank you guys! I just got a few samples of Harrisonʻs high potency formula from the a local avian doctor. Fingers crossed that my babies feather condition will improve. Yes, keep us posted! And - give it time. Sometimes it can take a few weeks (or more) before results are obvious. Also, since I don't think you mentioned it, does he bathe regularly? Regular baths can help with itchy skin. Some owners will also use aloe with the water, or a product like Harrison's Rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8oh8faka Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Yes I will! Hopefully it will improve with time. Oh yes I totally forgot. I mist my grey with 98% aloe juice the jug you get from Walmart. I mist him at least 3X a week on the breast, under the wings, and underneath by the red but feathers but I make sure I do not mist his but hole so there is no inflammation. This seems to be working so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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