jimmycoop2005 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 He recently went through a molt as one of his tail feathers was almost in he pulled it out, it has been the only one. Do you think he is depressed or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Jimmy don't fret over one pulled tail feather, maybe it was bothering him in some way, now if he continues to pull feathers then it might be time to consider what is the reason but don't make trouble where there isn't any for the time being. If he is otherwise doing fine then leave well enough alone. So is school almost over for Jimmy?:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I'm with Judy, it's only one try not to worry, if it becomes a regular thing then it will have to be addressed, but till that time just chill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Depression, Well, has anything dramatic happened in the house? Have you tried any physcological visits for a proper diagnosis? Does it seem like he has a very low opinion of himself? Has he recently been spurned? It's possible that the up and coming elections are having a very negative effect on his moral views. Does he stare out into the sky and realize that the world is a very different place than what he originally believed. He might just be extremely sad because he misses that swashbuckling pirate that used to live in your house. He may have felt like a Capt.Hook type of parrot but realizes it was all a game so yes, it's possible that depression has set in for a visit. Bear with it.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/05/08 00:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 No he is not acting different, school is almost over, but I start summer classes very soon! I was washing my car and I usually take him with me by putting his window perch on the outside window. It was a bit windy today however and the wind scares the crap out of him so I put the perch on the inside where he could see me I go in and the feather is in his mouth and he is trying to shred it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiexoxo Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Dave.... you've just made my day, thank you :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 LOL Dave - Your too much. :-) Jimmy - It does not sound like a worry at this time, as others have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 No Dan, Dave is not too much, he is just about right!!!:whistle: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 He might have been a little peeved at being left inside. Just don't give him a big reaction to the pulled feather. It may have just been irritating him some way. Hello to Cosmo from Dorian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Okay, so I watched him pull another one, but he isn't "plucking" he is breaking it off at a part. He is acting a little weird too, he was whimpering and acting like he was going to throw up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 The whimpering noises if accompanied by dropping wings & a pumping action in the neck,as if he is going to be sick,sounds as if he is regurgitating for you.This is his way of showing you he has choosen you as his mate & he loves you.As long as he has not vomited, been sick this is normal.I would be concerned as to why he is snapping of his feathers, here is an article i found worth a read,but i would suggest a vet trip to rule out medical reasons first.When he does pull out a feather never react this will only reinforce the behaviour jimmy. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qqrxmrS2bXQC&pg=PA131&lpg=PA131&dq=parrot+snapping+feathers&source=web&ots=UXVhKTlg_i&sig=Wd_jc14lMQCizGTXHHf7qjVXNHw&hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Yeah I thought that is why he was doing that, I was told to put him up for a little while then go back to him later if he starts the dropping the wing thing. Thank you for the link,I will try to take him to the vet soon. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 yes just ignore the behaviour Jimmy, best not to encourage it, i just walk away & return 5 minutes later. Please keep us updated on this feather chewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I was afraid this was going to turn into a problem, Jimmy and it happens to the best of us, Tracy gave you some good advice I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Well he has only done two of them, one of my parents friends did come over the other day and my dad said that Cosmo didn't like and the person tried to pet him and Cosmo was very upset. Maybe that is why he did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Okay actually after re-reading over the link provided I'm actually not worried at all. He hasn't lost any grey feathers it was just two red ones, and he doesn't look any different by looking at him you can't tell at all. I think he may getting ready to molt, I may spray him tomorrow to see if this helps. I usually don't because he gets super pissed at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 You should spray them about greys about 2 times a week , 3 times when they're molting but I doubt that the spraying you're about to do will have any effect on the tail feathers. It's been spoken about in past threads but I'll say it again..tail feathers and flight feathers fall out periodically all through the year. There's no way to tell when that's gonna happen. Basically, it's one or two feathers when it does happen. Most of the time, the flight feather/feathers will fall out only on one side of the body. When your grey loses it's next tail feather, don't be surprised if it's only one feather and don't be surprised if it's three feathers or two feathers. There's never any set amount. The same applies to flight feathers. Don't be surprised when you see the feather being helped by the bird to fall out. They have a pyrogial gland that's right in the area of the tail feathers and when they extract the oil there, sometimes a loose or dead tail feather also falls out.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/05/10 18:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Well he is clipped, which wasn't my choice. The breeder had already clipped him when I picked him up. I'm debating to just let them grow or clip him again, he is just about fully grown back in. When he flies now he can get a little loft. Thanks for your help everyone, I actually remember him loosing a few before, it has never been any grey feathers though, just the tail ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nychsa Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi Jimmy, Bella turned a year yesterday and she seems to be in a molting phase as well and it really seems to bug her. She's quite itchy. I bathe her regularly and try to keep her occupied with other things so she doesn't get obsessed with scratching too much. On her little noggen she has new feathers coming in that are clearly coated in a sheath - it feels like plastic. Under her wings she's it looks like she has a number of new feathers and she messes with them a good deal. I'm keeping an eye on her making sure she doesn't get obsessed with itching herself. But other then the discomfort she is feeling, she is in high spirits, jabbering away, eating like a horse and of course chasing Jiggy around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well Happy Hatchday to Bella yesterday, glad to hear she is doing great but of course she has to chase Jiggy around, what fun that must be for her:laugh: :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nychsa Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thank you Judy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks, I guess I really need to try to bathe him. He takes a shower with me everyday, but doesn't get wet. Just the steam from the shower. I guess that isn't good enough though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Try to get him under the spray Jimmy, you may have to cut the force of the water back some so it does not hit him so hard but see what he does with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I have like dripped some water from my hand and he looks at me like I'm the devil! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 :evil: No your not jimmy :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now