Feather Issues

[tabbytai]

I am sure you get lots of people asking about feathers on here. Sorry if it repeats... My TAG, Dudley, has just recently begun playing with her feathers. It started when she got a new tail feather. She chewed it off almost as soon as it grew in. This was her first new feather (of a reasonable size) that she has gotten in since her first set. She is 10 months old. She then began to chew her other tail feathers and removed them all. Now she is working on the chest. I am worried. She appears quite healthy otherwise: clean vent, nice skin, nares clear, bright eyes, low dust. Just picking at her feathers. I have tried to rearrange her toys and give her some new ones. Doesn't appear to help. I braided strips of paper and hung it in there, gave her some other shredding toys. Doesn't appear to help much. She doesn't mess with herself when I have her out and am actively engaging with her. She must be doing this while I am at work. Anyone have some good ideas to help engage her? I'd especially love some good economical ideas. I have already spent a lot on new toys...

Thanks

[Dave007]

Just look above where it says Search Forum and type in Feathers. They'll be loads of information that will help you concerning your problem.