Plucking is still bad, what can I do?

[Hankmacaw]

That it is accurate, is not my opinion. I will say again that in my opinion (and my vet's opinion) aloe should not be used on feathers and does nothing for the insides. He's a smart guy and has saved my birds' lives numerous times.

I did not read the entire site, but it did indicate that feeding peanuts is fine, if they are human grade. One of the important reasons that I don't feed peanuts (besides having a bird die of Aspergillosis) is the fact that they are very high calories and there is enough saturated fats for nutritionist to recommend eating peanuts in moderation.

 

[Ira]

That it is accurate, is not my opinion. I will say again that in my opinion (and my vet's opinion) aloe should not be used on feathers and does nothing for the insides. He's a smart guy and has saved my birds' lives numerous times.

I did not read the entire site, but it did indicate that feeding peanuts is fine, if they are human grade. One of the important reasons that I don't feed peanuts (besides having a bird die of Aspergillosis) is the fact that they are very high calories and there is enough saturated fats for nutritionist to recommend eating peanuts in moderation.

Well, read the entire site.

If you think you’re right on every point and they’re wrong...

Well, that’s what you think.

And they clearly explain the dangers of peanuts.

 

[Ira]

I am not a fan of aloe - especially on the feathers. Aloe is sticky and will do nothing other tan encourage your bird to preen more. Never use anything other than water on your bird's feathers.

Birds (and people) can eat aloe, but it does nothing for you and nothing against you and the bird.

@Snowghost Have you ever had the tests that I recommended (by your vet) performed on your CAG? Until you do rule out physical causes you are shooting in the dark.

@Clueless It appears yhat they are a marketing organization from this statement;

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Aloe isn’t sticky in liquid form.

And that website, in no way, is giving false information for commercial purposes.

 

[Ira]

That it is accurate, is not my opinion. I will say again that in my opinion (and my vet's opinion) aloe should not be used on feathers and does nothing for the insides. He's a smart guy and has saved my birds' lives numerous times.

I did not read the entire site, but it did indicate that feeding peanuts is fine, if they are human grade. One of the important reasons that I don't feed peanuts (besides having a bird die of Aspergillosis) is the fact that they are very high calories and there is enough saturated fats for nutritionist to recommend eating peanuts in moderation.

That it is accurate, is not my opinion. I will say again that in my opinion (and my vet's opinion) aloe should not be used on feathers and does nothing for the insides. He's a smart guy and has saved my birds' lives numerous times.

I did not read the entire site, but it did indicate that feeding peanuts is fine, if they are human grade. One of the important reasons that I don't feed peanuts (besides having a bird die of Aspergillosis) is the fact that they are very high calories and there is enough saturated fats for nutritionist to recommend eating peanuts in moderation.

No, it didn’t indicate feeding peanuts are totally fine.

 

[Meerkat07]

As long as they dry off well afterwards I let my birds come outside when its raining they love bathing naturally in the rain.

 

[MsBasscat]

I have a plucker too, I have tried almost everything and she still plucks. I give her cbd oil, it helps calm her down.

 

[Snowghost]

@MsBasscat Where do you get it at and how do you give it to her. I know he is stressed due to my flexible work schedule. If I could find a regular job M-F daylight hours it would help. But with the holidays and end of year it is hard to do right now. I'm trying to spend as much time with him as I can.

 

[MsBasscat]

@MsBasscat Where do you get it at and how do you give it to her. I know he is stressed due to my flexible work schedule. If I could find a regular job M-F daylight hours it would help. But with the holidays and end of year it is hard to do right now. I'm trying to spend as much time with him as I can.

That's exactly what happened to us, I had to work longer hours for awhile and that's when the plucking began. I order it from California, I'll attach the info... The staff there is extremely helpful so ask questions...Good Luck...I'm still battling this problem with my 6yr old Congo

 

[Snowghost]

@MsBasscat So it does or doesn't help? You are still battling it? I can't give it to him by his beak. Do you put it on food?