How can stop my male Eclectus Parrot from pulling his feathers? It’s been years now….?

4 Responses to “How can stop my male Eclectus Parrot from pulling his feathers? It’s been years now….?”

1. lonewlfwarrior on April 10th, 2010 5:54 am
   He might be bored. You might try getting him a friend. It would be a great way to mentally stimlulate him all day.
2. turtle owner on April 10th, 2010 6:15 am
   Spray him with very warm water every day, this will relieve the dry skin and iching.
3. janetbray95 on April 10th, 2010 6:57 am
   I strongly disagree with adding a second parrot to relieve plucking issues. If your eclectus has a parasite, you could put the new bird at risk. Besides, there’s no evidence adding a new bird will relieve plucking. Don’t buy another parrot unless you want a new one; if you do buy one, be sure to follow standard quarantine procedures before housing them in the same room.

   There are many issues to be explored with plucking birds. Since your bird has been plucking for years, it’s most likely that it has become an ingrained habit and difficult, if not impossible, to stop the plucking. In addition, the feather follicles are probably damaged beyond repair now, and even if the plucking stops, the feathers will probably not regrow.

   For more info, see my answer to your previous question.
4. sikadeliklycraz on April 10th, 2010 7:12 am
   you cant stop him. but the reason he does this is because you or (if he had any) other owners hasn’t been paying enuf attention to him/her. but they will never stop

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