proddytheparrot Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hi all ive had my african grey for almost 15 years now but i got him when he was 1 year old most recently i have noticed he is picking at one side of his wing but he has never done this before ? He gets bathed with water out spray bottle sometimes with some aloe vera juice every few days for as long as ive had him and is on a very good diet etc so this is very out of the blue really. Im a first time poster so will try upload a pic and any help/info would really apprecite it thanks 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hello and welcome to the forum! Your grey is beautiful I have no experience with plucking, but others here have, and they will respond soon I'm sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Greetings, if I may, has you home been warmer or dryer his season? You might wish to spray your baby 2 to 3 times a week with the Aloe Vera juice, you an also make a mild solution of Chamomile tea and spray your fid. The spray isn't absorbed by the feathers but by the skin. You can also try limit fruit to 3 small pieces a week and feed a almond or two a day. Greys don't absorb calcium by food very well so you might want to try real sun light and or a sun lamp.You can also increase the green leafy veggies and feed a washed hard boiled egg, just cut in half shell and all, a half every other day. Finely a good food for calcium etc is to boil some chicken drum sticks and let your fid eat them, please leave some meat on them lol...You'll be left fix-ins for chicken soup for you..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The first thing I would do is schedule an avian vet visit for sometimes when a bird starts plucking it means something is amiss, there could be an infection or inflammation in that area. Then if everything checks out ok then look to see what if anything has changed in his environment, it could be something so slight for greys do not like change. Whatever you do don't let it bother you or allow him to see you upset about the plucking for they pick up on our emotions. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) 😊Thank you Judy, Your 100% right😊 Judy's made a real good point......My respect runs deep for you...God bless you Judy, Luvparrots and all you sweet people. Rev Jay Edited May 31, 2018 by Jayd corrected my mistakes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Your bird could have bumped or struck that wing also like a dog they will pick at an area that hurts or a damaged feather. Let us know what your Vet finds please. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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