-> It could be any number of reasons, some of the more frequents ones
-> are: Boredom - not enough attention and/or toys to keep occupied.
-> Stress - changes in environment, relocation, new family addition (pet
-> or other person)
-> Health condition - dry skin, parasites, etc.
->
-> I would say take her to the vet for a full check up and make note if
-> any of theabove could be attributable. Tell the vet of anything that
-> changed around thetime she started picking.
->
-> This is assuming that it isn't just taking care of new feathers that
-> are comingin, or general preening.
My bird never really liked to play with toys. I am almost sure that
stress could be part of it. She started picking after I got another bird
and continued to get worse. She now only has tail feathers, head
feathers, and some wing feathers.
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