MR> Does anyone own a Conure?  I have a few questions about my conure, and
  MR> his habit of plucking his own feathers.  Is there a MAGIC POTION that
  MR> I can spray on him so it will make FEATHER PLUCKING undesirable?
Is he actually bald from the plucking?  It's normal to preen and feathers do 
come out during this process.  If he's not bald in spots, it's not a problem.
First step is to get him to an avian vet to be sure there's no physical 
reason for the plucking.  The bird could have parasites or a nutritional 
deficiency.  Expect that this will cost about $120 total, including a blood 
analysis.  The same work-up on YOU would cost $500+.  I think the work-up is 
a bargain.  This is a life-time companion.  I've had blood work done on my 
$40 cockatiels, without batting an eye.  I owe them the best of care, even 
the nasty one who bites.  
Second step is to figure out if there are particular times the bird plucks.  
Perhaps something is triggering it?   Or is the house really dry in the 
winter?  If your skin is dry and itchy, chances are the bird's skin is, too.  
 Try a humidifier for both of you.
Or maybe the bird is just bored?  There are some toys that are supposed to be 
really good for feather pluckers.  Try something with leather knots or 
bristles that can be "preened."  
There is a spray called bitter apple which is advertised as deterring 
plucking.  In all the accounts of feather pluckers I've read, this has NEVER 
been credited with working.  You end up with a naked, bitter tasting bird who 
is probably sticky, to boot!
Good luck.   I've never had a feather plucker, but have read about lots of 
them.  Some seem incurable.
--- MacWoof 1.5.3
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