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Is this feather loss normal?

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My Green cheek conure has been losing a lot of feathers lately, mostly on his belly, wing, and back, I don’t know if this is how they molt or if he’s strany way. I want to know if this is normal, I’m pretty worried for him
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That is not a normal molt. It looks like your baby is engaging in feather destructive behaviors. How old is he and when was his last vet visit?
 

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That is not a normal molt. It looks like your baby is engaging in feather destructive behaviors. How old is he and when was his last vet visit?
I don’t think he’s a baby, he’s around 6 years old and we don’t usually take him to the vet
 

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I don’t think he’s a baby, he’s around 6 years old and we don’t usually take him to the vet
I didn't mean baby in age ;) I meant it as a term of endearment. ;)

Plucking and barbering can be behavioral or medical, so the first thing I'd do is make sure he's healthy by having an Avian vet evaluate him
 
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