african grey plucking feathers

These are the supplements that I believe helped him to stop plucking and grow his feathers back. He's been plucked for 2 years. The Missing Link and 100% Powdered Cuttlebone. I sprinkle it on his peanut butter toast every morning.

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Pets & Animals

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• african
• grey
• parrot
• bird
• talking
• plucking
• feathers
• supplements
• vitamins.

[Civoksay]

Your grey looks fine to me...is this after the feathers grew back?

In most cases african greys pluck out of sheer boredom. In this case it might have been because of diet. Out of all the parrots they seem to have the most active and intelligent minds, be sure to give him lots of attention and things to occupy himself with. He's a beautiful grey.

[dufus73]

This is after his feathers grew back. Probably like most people I thought I gave him an excellent diet of organic pellets, fruits, veggies, and pre-made food. I guess not enough for a grey. He started plucking again 'cause we made a move. So back to square one. At least this time I know it's not his diet. It's his nerves. Hopefully they will grow back.

[LionIsa]

I have a timneh on you tube tons of videos ! does your congo talk yet ? .. this is great to read some testimonial on products .. Your Congo is gorgeous .. thanxs for the info !

[dufus73]

He didn't talk until after 2 years old but now he never stops and he is 3 now. I have tried so many different products,more showering,and distractions and none have worked on the picking except this stuff so hopefully it may help others too.

[RVPMaddox]

My African Grey "grows" his feathers back every summer. This is when my children and I are home from school. Your lovey is upset with you for leaving every day for work and letting you know it. If I had chosen a female it may have loved my husband and loved him instead of me. I don't use "products" I think that spending time with the bird is the ONLY way to help, Products are nifty, but gimmee a break, the creature just wants time with it's important other, not stuff to eat.

[pkeetin]

@zakzakee12 how does aloevera help? mine plucks pretty bad and if i rub on her will she like not want to pluck out anymore? or does it help grow back? are these supplements in the video specificly made for growing feathers back and stopping them form growing

[TheArnaldo10]

did your bird ever picked its featheres?????

[zakzakee12]

you can buy aloevera to stop a parrot plucking.

[gkurdina]

He is an angel. He needs your love and attention. He must dominate in your relationship and be center of family life. They are not happy if they are not center of your family, home life.

[thespa77]

Thanks for these tips. Also daily misting with a solution containing aloe vera, humidifier, take parrot around to different parts of home or outside, expose to people who are smiling, friendly and attentive to the parrot. This helped mine a lot, took him out on sunny porch when it was warm and he loved people walking by and talking to him and stopping. Give him something he'll chew on for a good while. Cheese chunks calm them a lot. Keep parrot in a secure corner, safe from stress.

[Civoksay]

Some grey owners keep it to just seeds and pellets, which is a recipe for malnutrition. Trust me, the diet your giving him is fine. I used to raise greys, and it seems of all the psittacines, they're most prone to plucking. 90 percent of the time it's because of stress, depression, or boredom. I attribute it to the fact this species of parrot often bonds strongly to just one person. When that person can't be around most of the day, they get bored or depressed and resort to self mutilation.