Hi! Thank you for responding!Can you share a photo?
How often does your bird bathe?
How long since last molt?
What is your birds diet like?
Thank you so much!Bathing by himself is fine
Seeds do not offer all the nutrients a bird needs, which can delay molting, as the body doesn't have enough nutrients to make new feathers.
Does he have a hut or toy he sleeps or plays in or under? Or roll around on his back to play? That's what his feather condition looks like to me, is from roughing about. Smaller cages can also create the ragged feathers of the tail.
Pelletsalso what would you recommend that I feed him? I feed him apples and other fruits frequently. Should I give them daily?
My green cheek used to sleep in a hut too and had the exact same feather wear so that's why I askedThank you so much!
He used to sleep in a little hut up until a few weeks ago. Now he sleeps in his cage. His cage is pretty large for his size. But I’m worried that he might be picking at his own feathers. He also seems a little depressed. I’m wondering if we should get him a pair?
You should let him bathe on his own- I didn’t mean for you to actually bathe him, I just meant for you to make sure he has the chance and ability to bathe whenever he chooses.Hi! Thank you for responding!
He hates it when we bathe him so I try to do it as less as I can. Maybe once every week or every weak and a half. But he bathes by himself whenever he wants to.
He is currently molting. we have only had him for about a year and since then this is his second molt.
He eats a mixture of seeds (but he mostly eats sunflower seeds. Won’t eat any smaller varieties) and fruits.
Ohhh!! Okay I will make changes and update you! What kind of vegetables should he be having?The generally acceptable diet for a parrot consists of; a good pellet, vegetables (lots), very few fruits and a few healthy treats. He should only get sunflower seed as an occasional treat and he doesn't need seeds at all. His diet is most likely the main culprit causing his bad feather condition.
Thank you so much!! You guys are so nice!Pelletswith veggies being the next main part. Seeds, fruit, and nuts should be in treat quantity, making up no more than 10% of the diet.
My green cheek used to sleep in a hut too and had the exact same feather wear so that's why I askedit's very likely from that!
My green cheeks get a selection of the following - bell peppers,carrots,chillis,brocolli,courgette,cucumber,cauliflower,squashes,sweetcorn,sugersnap peas,mange tout,raddish,spinnach.Ohhh!! Okay I will make changes and update you! What kind of vegetables should he be having?
Thank you!!My green cheeks get a selection of the following - bell peppers,carrots,chillis,brocolli,courgette,cucumber,cauliflower,squashes,sweetcorn,sugersnap peas,mange tout,raddish,spinnach.
Here are some ideas: My Chop "Recipe"Ohhh!! Okay I will make changes and update you! What kind of vegetables should he be having?