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	Parrot Behaviour (behavior) - FEATHER PLUCKING
		While we have to situations where moving the bird causes feather mutilation, the reasons for plucking are not the same.
		After three tail feathers were pulled and waved at her, she gave up, letting him keep the cage until his arrived.
		If the bird indicates to me that it's plucking feathers to gain attention, I tell the owner to turn around and walk out of the room when he or she sees the parrot pull or bite feathers.
	www.parrothouse.com /jh3.html (1806 words)

	Feather Loss In Pet Birds
		Feather loss can be caused by a cagemate, often noted on the back of the head as a result of over-preening.
		Inability to grow new feathers in mature birds is often the result of damage to the feather follicle.
		Plucking is not seen in free-ranging wild birds; it is a captivity problem that may have it's roots in stress and insecurity.
	www.heidihoefer.com /pages/birds/feather_loss.htm (1119 words)

	Feather plucking in parrots
		Feather plucking can be very difficult to cure and as curator at Birdworld for over 20 years, I came across many cases of this as for a few years we took in unwanted pet parrots.
		Boredom is often blamed for feather plucking and some parrots we had donated may not have had many things to do before they came to us.
		If you have this problem with your parrot please go to the vet initially to check for feather mites or in case it's due to a medical reason but in most cases there may not be anything obvious that has caused the feather plucking.
	www.robharvey.com /information/feather-plucking.html (619 words)

	feather plucking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The fact remains that some species of parrots and some individuals in the species that are known to be feather pluckers, never pluck their feathers even though they are all prone to the various diseases, parasitism, hormonal imbalances, allergies and wing clipping that are often listed as possible causes of the feather plucking.
		With this treatment feather plucking birds are introduced into a very large aviary where interactions with other birds are frequent (usually every few minutes), where they have to seek food and discover ways of getting hold of the food and in general experience a slightly more demanding environment.
		The fact that at least some females pluck their feathers in nature is probably a good indication that feather plucking behaviour in captivity might be related to sexual frustration since it is usually only the females who pluck.
	www.parrotcompany.com /plucking.html (3438 words)

	The Basics of feather picking
		Feather picking is a problem that has plagued and intrigued me for the last ten years.
		The mechanism by which this causes feather picking is unclear, it may be an allergic response or it may be due to malabsorbtion of certain essential nutrients.
		Skin cytology and biopsies (feather follicles and skin) may be helpful in determining if the problem is a fungal overgrowth, bacterial infection, or a generalized inflammatory response.
	www.aviannetwork.com /articles/featherpick.htm (4937 words)

	Feather Plucking in Parrots
		The first point to note is that feather plucking is a disease of captivity - it does not occur (except as a natural physiological behaviour in breeding birds) in wild living individuals.
		It is perfectly normal for a bird to pluck the head and neck feathers of its mate in the breeding season, or for parents to over-preen their chicks in the same way.
		New feathers that grow in the normal moult will irritate as they come through, and birds will preen heavily at this time, but again the scales can tip easily from preening to plucking if the irritation is excessive, such as would be the case when many feathers are replaced at once.
	www.theparrotsocietyuk.org /genarticle20.shtml (2487 words)

	Feather plucking
		Differentiation of normal grooming from abnormal plucking is important, in birds plucking feathers the feather will not be deformed or discoloured and they are lost from areas that the bird is able to reach.
		Bacterial or fungal infection infection of the feather follicles.
		Elizabethan collars may be used to physically prevent the bird being able to pluck feathers, and may need to be left on the bird for up to 2 months to allow complete feather regrowth.
	www.abbey-vetgroup.co.uk /feather_plucking.htm (316 words)

	Feather Plucking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		It is interesting to note that feather pluckers are found among birds raised in captivity a lot more often than among those caught in the wild.
		When we remember that our feathered kids are only a few generations away from their natural "lifestyle" and that all their evolved instincts and perceptions are still fully intact, it is entirely possible that they may be ill prepared for this life and all of it's consequences.
		Putting a collar on a plucking bird should only be as a last resort, mostly in the case of serious self mutilation and after lengthy consultations with a qualified avian vet AND a behaviorist.
	www.itsagreysworld.com /articles/plucking.htm (899 words)

	Feather Plucking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Feather plucking is a common problem that is seen quite frequently in avian practice.
		Feather plucking gives the bird a high due to the pain response and it can become addictive.
		A bird can also develop a neurosis, which is a failure to adapt to its environment and this leads to inappropriate behaviour, one of which is feather plucking.
	www.tuxford.dabsol.co.uk /thedrove/winter99.htm (654 words)

	ACVC 2001 - Feather "Plucking"
		There is no doubt that feather plucking is one of the leading reasons that captive pet birds are brought to the veterinarian.
		Also, as with canine lick granulomas, extensive client communication concerning feather plucking in birds at the onset will help the client to realize that the odds are NOT in the favor of a simple cure, nor necessarily ANY cure.
		Another bird that was plucking from boredom may feel both stimulated and slightly threatened by the presence of this increased activity in the home, and stop plucking in order to pay attention to the environment.
	www.vin.com /VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00351.htm (1953 words)

	Dummies::Solving Your Cockatiel's Feather-Plucking Problem
		Feather mutilation may range from a bare spot under the wings to a bald chest.
		Feather plucking is a difficult syndrome for cockatiel owners to face.
		Whether your cockatiel is plucking feathers for medical or behavioral reasons, you can make several changes that may help your cockatiel feel better about himself and his condition.
	www.dummies.com /WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2149.html (904 words)

	Bird Feather Plucking
		Feather plucking in birds can be caused by either physical or psychological problems: poor nutrition, stress, anxiety, boredom and physical condition.
		Situations which can be major plucking precursors include moving; new people, birds or animals in the house; breeding season; a change in the weather; a change in the cage location; a change in the bird's food; a change in YOUR daily routine; lack of sleep; lack of attention; lack of stimulation.
		It is usually possible to break the plucking habit by preventing boredom, relieving stress, developing a schedule, and giving optimum nutrition.
	www.futurepets.com /trivia/birds-featherpluck.htm (567 words)

	Feather Plucking
		Over the years we have come in to contact with quit a few feather plucked birds, the first course of action necessary is to get an avian vet to take blood samples in order to see if there are medical reasons why the bird is plucking.
		Disease is a common cause for feather plucking, and only last year we received a phone call about a grey that was feather plucking, however when the bird was taken to an avian vet it was found that the poor bird had cancer.
		Bad wing clipping, damage to feathers or feather follicles due to the cage being too small for the bird are all causes of plucking.
	www.junglegoldlimited.com /feather_plucking.htm (554 words)

	The Feather Plucking Bird (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Not all birds with scraggy feathers are pluckers - many birds suffer diseases which will cause their feathers to fall out or look ragged.
		Their pattern of plucking is usually - flight - tail - chest, so they end up as a flightless, downy bird with no resemblance to the most charming of the cockatoos.
		Young bird in the nest with feathers missing from their backs and head are being plucked by their mother - generally she wants them to leave the nest so she can lay again.
	www.vetafarm.com.au /manage/documents/feather.htm (1076 words)

	Feather Plucking--A Problem with Pet Birds
		Feather plucking becomes a problem when birds over-groom to the point that their feathers are removed, or badly damaged.
		When a bird is plucking, it is always a good idea to handle the bird only after washing hands with a mild soap.
		In the case of a new bird that is not plucking, it is also wise to go a veterinarian for a "well-bird" checkup to establish a baseline of healthy results for each specific bird.
	www.newyorktails.com /plucking.htm (913 words)

	Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Feather Mutilation and Plucking in Parrots & Exotic Pet Birds
		Feather plucking or shredding is as frustrating for the bird owner as it is for the companion bird.
		Feather plucking is when the birds completely remove the feather by pulling it out at the base of the shaft.
		Often birds begin to feather pick because of medical conditions but, the behavior needs to be stopped before it becomes a habit.
	www.birdsnways.com /wisdom/ww4eii.htm (1772 words)

	PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Feather Plucking in Captive Birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.
		Feather plucking is a common behavioural problem in captive birds, and it leads to an unsightly loss of plumage and baldness.
		Feather plucking is a very common disorder which is sometimes accompanied by other self-mutilation such as nail or toe biting.
	www.provet.co.uk /Petfacts/healthtips/featherplucking.htm (446 words)

	Feather Picking
		The distressing habit of feather plucking is not limited to our Quakers, although they are more prone to strong bonding and separation anxiety than most other species.
		Confined to a cage for long periods of time without a frequent change of toys to keep them occupied, for reasons difficult to understand, they may decide that plucking out their feathers, one by one, is a fun way to pass the time.
		The feathers become brittle in texture, do not respond to preening efforts, and the bird's decision is to remove them.
	www.bluequaker.com /Art-046.htm (705 words)

	The Finch Niche - Finch Information & Articles by Myra - Feather Plucking or Balding
		Another way to spot it is if you have a cage full of plucked finches with only one or two (the dominant finch and its mate) who are in perfect feather.
		After the finches are back in full feather and returned to the flock you will need to observe the flock for several weeks to see if the plucking happens again.
		Feather Fast can also be used to help finches and canaries come out of a molt.
	www.finchniche.com /f-pluckbald.mgi (1883 words)

	Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - African Grey Myths: Greys Are Feather Pluckers
		Plucking seems to occur more often in Greys because they must be managed more carefully than other species.
		Physiological feather chewing or plucking may be caused by: kernel peanuts, seeds or nuts (in the shell) contaminated with mycotoxins, low blood calcium, some bacterial/viral/fungal infections, allergic-type reaction to preservatives or artificial colors, heavy metal poisoning, internal or external parasites and dry itchy skin associated with molting or infrequent baths.
		Since the finite cause of plucking is very difficult to determine, these suggestions may or may not decrease or halt the plucking.
	www.birdsnways.com /wisdom/ww26evi.htm (1766 words)

	Feather Plucking or Mutilation - Birds
		Feather plucking or mutilation are two completely different problems — but both of these problems cause tremendous frustration for owners of birds that do this to themselves.
		Birds that pluck their feathers may just pluck in one area, or they may remove every feather that they can reach on their body, which would just leave their heads fully feathered.
		Birds that mutilate will usually pick one spot where they will rip and tear at their own flesh, usually leaving the feathers completely alone in that spot unless they are removed with the flesh.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art41623.asp (307 words)

	Feather Plucking
		A systemic approach to the feather picking pet bird is not entirely the only way to diagnose and approach these clinical cases when they are presented.
		Numerous references are available as to the diagnostic approach to the feather picking bird, and these should be part of a collection which is constantly referred to and updated by each avian practitioner.
		Any acute onset feather picking complaint is addressed at this practice as a significant problem mandating the scheduling of a physical examination and data base as soon as possible.
	www.secretgardenexotics.com /Bird_health_behavior.htm (985 words)

	Feather Plucking
		While many parrots pluck due to environmental or behavioral problems, a trip to a good avian veterinarian to rule out health problems is a must, before contacting me or another behavior consultant.
		If the bird indicates to me that it’s plucking to gain attention, I tell the owners to turn around and walk out of the room when he or she sees the parrot pull or bite feathers.
		Many birds will only pluck when they see their owners watching them or when their people walk into the room, knowing the humans start worrying when they see their parrots pull their feathers.
	www.africangreys.com /articles/behavior/plucking.htm (1793 words)

	DJ Feathers Aviary - Feather Plucking
		The more we deal with feather plucking, feather picking and other forms of self-mutilation the more we find that many cases have nutritional backgrounds and nutritional solutions.
		The problem with stress and environmentally induced plucking is that the behavior often continues despite the removal of the source of stress.
		Feather-Up is designed to add to foods like egg foods or fruits and vegetables though for some fussy feeders it may be able to be fed with toast or some other treat.
	www.djfeathers.com /Articles/plucking.htm (328 words)

	Home-Feather Plucking: A Frustrating Problem
		Feather plucking can be caused by diseases or by psychological factors.
		Feather plucking can also be caused by changes in the birdâs environment, if the bird regards the changes as stressful, and by anything that induces fear.
		Feather plucking is a form of self-mutilation and many bird experts think it is equivalent to an obsessive-compulsive psychological disorder.
	www.andrewbennettvet.com.au /templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?Story_No=280 (887 words)

	The Feather Plucking Bird
		There is nothing birdkeepers despair of more than the bird that feather plucks.
		Feather loss over the head indicates an outside factor, usually the mate, is involved.
		Lack of Vitamin A is a common cause of feather plucking, especially in Eclectus.
	www.birds2grow.com /art-featherpluckingbirds.html (965 words)

	Feather Plucking In Parrots
		If, however, the bird becomes frustrated, plucking often results this problem is worst in grey parrots, cockatoos and macaws but it occurs in all parrots.
		Although many books on birds say that external parasites, such as lice and mites, cause a bird to pluck out its feathers, lice are extremely uncommon on pet hook-billed birds in which self-plucking is a problem.
		Birds with feather picking should undergo a thorough physical examination by an experienced avian veterinarian as well as laboratory evaluation to determine the underlying cause and most appropriate treatment.
	www.2ndchance.info /selfpluck.htm (985 words)

	Feather Plucking
		Feather plucking by caged birds has been almost totally enigmatic through these past few decades.
		Cockatoos pluck out of frustration from lack of attention, being kept covered or away from stimuli because of their loud calls, and/or other physical factors.
		Some bacterial infections may be secondary to the cause of plucking and as a result of the irritation.
	www.plannedparrothood.com /articles/featherplucking.html (792 words)

	QuakerParrots.com - Feather Plucking Article
		Feather picking, also known as feather plucking, is a condition in which birds cause damage to their own feathers.
		Some birds may chew their feathers clear down to little nubs of shaft with possibly a little tuft of feather fragment left on it.
		Plucking can not only be a result of folliculitis, but can cause it as well.
	www.quakerparrots.com /qms/pluckingarticle.htm (1617 words)

	Feather Plucking In Quakers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The feather plucking continued at a frantic pace.
		Through process of elimination, she decided that since I used Carpet Fresh, he had probably gotten the boric acid from the cleaner on his body and was reacting to the toxic effects of it.
		He has pulled the feathers from his breast down his legs and under his wings.
	www.quakerville.com /qic/plucking.asp (258 words)

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