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This article was just posted the other day and is a super duper read. I truly believe what the article says about us just not going far enough to find out the true cause of plucking and many many times it is a physical problem that goes unchecked/undiscovered.
Articles written about the problem of feather abuse in parrots always seem to begin with a description of the problem, using adjectives such as "frustrating,” “disconcerting,” “difficult,” and “challenging,” among others. Feather abuse or “feather picking” as it is often called, is a tough problem to solve, and resolution is frequently elusive. Further, there is no avian problem as capable of causing distress to the owner. It is a painful experience to watch a beloved parrot companion destroy his own feathers. Resolution of any feather picking case requires that a methodical and thorough approach be taken to the identification and correction of all contributing causes.
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