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MisfitHouse

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Our new adoption - Rocky. Ten year old WBC. Plucked. He/she seems sweet so far. A real cuddlebug!

I do see the stubborn side but no biting yet. Bloodwork was done but I need to look up what it all means as it is not in the format I've seen through our vet. I think it was all normal though except for one reading in the notes it says can be due to stress (and since the bird was given up to a rescue and vetted, it may have had high stress levels).

So, the previous owner gave up the bird citing her own health issues (asthma) but "health reasons" and "no time" which are usually the top two "excuses" people turn over their birds... I think they probably tired of her high pitched beeping sound that sounds like the low battery alert of a smoke detector! Who knows? Anyway, wondering what may be causes of plucking in caiques and what to have her/him checked for??
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Irishj9

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One of my guys ( 4 years old) suddenly started plucking when I was away. Again I believe it was a newcomer to the aviary which caused the stress.

If the bloodwork is negative ( as it was in my lil guy) then find the cause of the stress and remove it.

In your case, the new people and environment add stress in themselves

Id go for a quiet darkened room, lots of space and food. Let him find his feet
 

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Congratulations! What a cutie. :pinklol3:
 

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Awwww - Rocky looks so sweet! Happy that he has you now! :)
 

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Congratulations!
 

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He's adorable! Once you rule out health issues, he could have plucked because of boredom, neglect etc.
 

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Congrats on getting Rocky.
 

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Rocky is very cute!
Thank you for adopting him!
 

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Maybe try foraging toys & preening toys.... so e anito stress like rescue remedy
 

MisfitHouse

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Thanks everyone!
Any suggestions on the correct size forager for caiques? I bought him a fleece preening ring but in our rush out of the rescue to get him in the car (cold heavy rain) the fleece ring was dropped outside the car... Booo! There went a $25 toy.

Rocky is learning the new routines. He is a good eater and tries new foods willingly. He bit me twice. Once he did not want to go back in his cage for bed. And once I touched the cage, we both got a static shock and he bit me. Hahahaha. I hate winter! He also hopped for the first time on Friday. Yay! Too cute. I was wondering if he was too old to hop. I'm glad he's still got it.
 

Caique_n_Crafts

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Thanks everyone!
Any suggestions on the correct size forager for caiques? I bought him a fleece preening ring but in our rush out of the rescue to get him in the car (cold heavy rain) the fleece ring was dropped outside the car... Booo! There went a $25 toy.

Rocky is learning the new routines. He is a good eater and tries new foods willingly. He bit me twice. Once he did not want to go back in his cage for bed. And once I touched the cage, we both got a static shock and he bit me. Hahahaha. I hate winter! He also hopped for the first time on Friday. Yay! Too cute. I was wondering if he was too old to hop. I'm glad he's still got it.
My boy had these.
Paradise Toys Creative Foraging Systems Foraging Carousel, 6-Inch W by 6-Inch L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N2PU6I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gnhKCbD800SYM

Creative Foraging Systems+E487 CFS See Saw Pet Feeder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TS1S2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XnhKCbR34HQH2

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Barrel of Fun for Conures, Amazons, Macaws and Similar Birds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E43A7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IohKCb3F5KS5S

Creative Foraging Systems 4-Big Boxes, 6-Inch W by 6-Inch H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EO1PB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qphKCbJBPV1VW

3 Sliding Drawers Foraging Bird Toy by Caitec

https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-pvc-forager-bird/dp/173878

https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-bottoms-up-bird/dp/173865
Paradise Toys Bird Creative Foraging System Wheel, Spins with Food Inside, 6” Diameter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N2TG22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_frhKCbBV3HGPB

Creative Foraging Systems+E487 CFS Cage Mount Buffet with 3 Fillable Ball Pet Feeder Amazon.com : Creative Foraging Systems+E487 CFS Cage Mount Buffet with 3 Fillable Ball Pet Feeder : Pet Bird Feeders : Pet Supplies

Super Bird Creations 12 by 7-Inch 4 Way Forager Bird Toy, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HKOXJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qthKCbX86285G

If u need more let me know. I switch mine out every month.
 
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