SammysMom227 Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 If anyone is on line and can help, I would really appreciate it. My greay is 5 years old and has always chewed his tail, but lately he has been plucking his feathers starting around his tail, then his left leg and a tiny spot on his chest...HELP...what can I do????
judygram Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 If he hasn't seen an avian vet in a while that is the first thing for you to do to rule out any physical reasons for the plucking. If he gets a clean bill of health then it is behavioral or has something to do with his environment. Greys can pluck for various reasons but get the physical reasons out of the way first. Why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little about you and this grey.
SammysMom227 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Posted February 9, 2008 Thank you for the advice. I will bring him to a vet ASAP. I appreciate all the input. I'll be back in touch and let everyone know what's going on...it might help someone else. As for going into the welcome room, I will at a little later time. I don't mean to be rude, but I have alot going on right now.
judygram Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Please do let us know what you find out, we want to know for we care and yes it could help someone else with a similar problem. Thats ok for now, I realize you are busy but please do come back and introduce yourself when you get the chance.
Talon Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Yes, the vet is the first place you should go. He can rule out health problems. Let us know.
lovemyGreys Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 here is an interesting article on plucking... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/57890-an-insight-into-plucking.html#58060
SammysMom227 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Posted February 13, 2008 Hi Everyone, I wanted you all to know I took Sammy to the vet today & he did not feel that there were any medical concerns. He thought he had developed dry skin when we stayed in our cabin in Georgia for about 10 days. It was cold there and we ran the heat alot. His advice to start was: to increase his bathing to once a day I usually kept it only 1-2 times per week), use a vitamin mist with omega oils and change his diet. He was on a high sunflower seed diet (which HE loved), but it is not the best for him. We are starting with these changes and monitor him each day. Thank you all for the great advice & all the concern. I will check back with you from time to time. SammysMom appreciates all of you.
lovemyGreys Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks for the up date,Pleased there is no medical issues with Sammy.Have a look in the bird food room for lots of suggestions & ideas for a new diet.
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