MorganP2468
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Im convinced my African Grey is over preening. His feather condition is definitely worse than when I got him two months ago. He absolutely hates anything to do with bathing. He freaks out in the shower, he freaks when he gets misted with anything, he occasionally tries to bathe in his water bowl but it’s way to small for him to fit in. I tried giving him a bigger bowl to splash around in and he was terrified of it. I put him in the shower with me but any time even so much as a drop of water touches him he freaks out. I’ve tried adjusting him to the spray bottle but he still hates it. He hasn’t bathed in so long his feathers are turning white with dust. I’m so frustrated and worried to death. I don’t know what to do. It’s cold where I live right now so I can’t take him outside for sunlight. He also doesn’t play with many of his toys and he does not, under any circumstances, forage for anything. Not even his favorite treat, which is pine nuts. I know that he is smart, so he could do it he just seems to be really lazy. It seems like nothing I try for him is working and i just really don’t know what to do. I think his over preening comes from boredom and irritated skin from not bathing. If anyone has any advice that would be really helpful.
I am going to try to take some pictures of his feathers to post.
And please no negative or harsh comments. Constructive criticism only.
I am going to try to take some pictures of his feathers to post.
And please no negative or harsh comments. Constructive criticism only.