My lovie is about 10 years old, and has been plucking his feathers for a few years now, starting with his tail, then his legs, upper chest, and now his back and wings. In the last year, he has begun chewing bloodfeathers on his wings, making himself bleed and never letting wing feathers grow. He loudly squeaks as he does this, rapidly switching where he plucks We've been to the vet, who ruled out beak & feather disease and ran him through antibiotics and Prozac. I've used topical sprays, calming and feather-promoting food additives, and physical barriers, including the sock vest, collar, elizabethan-style collar, and a cape from Avian Fashions. He will not wear physical barriers despite conditioning. He commences hurling himself around the cage to get it off, hurting himself and refusing to eat or drink for hours, all while being visibly very stressed, so I am understandably very reluctant to attempt it again. He is also on Harrison's pellets with fresh produce treats during the day
I'm completely lost. I've done everything I can think of and that has been suggested to me, and he continues to mutilate his feathers. What else can I do? What other causes should I look into?
I'm completely lost. I've done everything I can think of and that has been suggested to me, and he continues to mutilate his feathers. What else can I do? What other causes should I look into?
