Neck Feathers?

[Perriewinkle]

In about the last 2-3 months.. I've noticed that the back of Felicia's neck looks.. well.. ratty. Her feathers are just horrible.. but, this is where I usually pet her.

There are no bare spots, or plucked areas.

Is this from my constant attention? Am I hurting her in some way? I'll try to get pictures tomorrow

 

[Begone]

Yes I need a pic.
Are you having long nails?

 

[Perriewinkle]

Yes I have fingernails, they aren't super long, but longer.. Felicia seems to prefer them lol.

These are the photos I got, she's not a fan of the camera.

 

[Perriewinkle]

Here are a few more pictures.. I'm almost positive that the damage is from me. It starts right where she fluffs her head for scritches.

I know that some pi spieces are more prone to ratty feathers than others too..

 

[Lady Jane]

Do you have any other birds that could be grooming too much?

 

[Perriewinkle]

Do you have any other birds that could be grooming too much?

Nope, she's a single birdy

 

[Maxsmom]

I don't think it looks so bad. Does she shower? If so make sure that area gets wet.

 

[metalstitcher]

She just looks like she might need a bath. Little extra preening nothing major. Gracie looks like that all the time when I get done with her lol

 

[Perriewinkle]

Thanks guys.. she gets the opportunity to shower every time I shower. Up to her if she wants water or just enjoys the steam

 

[camelotshadow]

Looks like from where you seem to rub against the way the feathers lie when you scratch her head.