Patch of feather missing on lovebird cheek

[lovebird33]

Hello,

About 4 days ago I saw one of my lovebirds have a patch of feather missing in his cheek. His partner is new and they fight sometimes but I never thought she can take patches of feather out.

Today I saw that the patch might be increasing which gets me worried. I am posting some pictures if anyone can help me what is causing this and can suggest any precautions. When I got him couple of months back he was negative for pbfd. Thanks in advance

 

[Zara]

Separate the birds.

 

[fluffypoptarts]

I second what Zara said. If this is happening, it’s not safe or kind to keep them in the same cage. Lovebirds will happily kill another bird to get him/her out of their space.

 

[lovebird33]

Okay I will separate, but is it some kind of disease?

 

[taxidermynerd]

Okay I will separate, but is it some kind of disease?

Only your vet can tell you that, and only if you do tests for it.

 

[Zara]

but is it some kind of disease?

Only your vet can tell you that, and only if you do tests for it.

Yes exactly.

First, try separating the two as the most obvious cause would be the partner plucking. If things continue to get worse, get to the vet for testing.