-=> Quoting Kandy Dietrich to Michael Alexander <=-
 -> 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.
 KD> My bird never really liked to play with toys. I am almost sure that
 KD> stress could be part of it. She started picking after I got another
 KD> bird and continued to get worse. She now only has tail feathers, head
 KD> feathers, and some wing feathers.
Uh oh...a JEALOUS parrot! You may need to spend more time paying
attention to her than you have. Are they in the same cage or in the same
room? Are they getting along?
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