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lovely_bird25 Member  Posts: 44 |
posted 09-27-2003 07:21 PM
 
When Im at school my bird picks his feathers no one is at home what should I do. I leave the radio on but that dosnt seem to work he is stil bored. I gave him a little mirror and little hoop circle toys in his cage what else should I do? IP: Logged |
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bird vet 101 unregistered |
posted 11-20-2003 08:33 PM
sometimes stress may cause the bird to pick his/her feathers, maybe the toys could cause a worse effect than better, it is hard for any suggestions without seeing the bird, the best thing to do is to try something new every few days. Not every day cause it might cause more stress. If nothing seems to work than seing a vet would be the best thing possible IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 11-21-2003 04:41 PM
Hi Birds like the company of humans aswell as other birds. Is your bird close to you or a family member if so he is not bored he is upset as he has been left alone. If getting another bird is not an option making a tape with the family talking can help as the bird then thinks someone is home and wont feel so lonely.. leaving the radio can help for so long and then birds get bored of hearing music.. Re-arranging toys in the cage can also help i dont like mirrors as this can make a single bird frustrated as he can see himself in it and wonders why the other bird wont respond this can also be the reason he plucking his feathers.. If you would like more help please feel free to email me and i will be happy to help. mike. boro_lad1976@hotmail.com IP: Logged |
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NiCo_14 Member Posts: 11 |
posted 12-03-2003 10:21 AM
Most feather picking is a sign of boredom. Is your whole family out of the house all day? You might be able to convince one of your family members to check up on the bird during the day while you are at school. You should leave the t.v. on (cartoons are the best). Also, rotate the toys around the cage bi-weekly. It's best to have a wide-variety of toys so you can switch them out. Toys and t.v. can only go so far though. If that doesn't work you can try getting another bird as a playmate. You should probably take it to your veterinarian anyway though. Feather-picking can be a sign of illness. Make sure that you take your bird out of it's cage right when you get home and play with him. Be sure to show it lots of attention. Good Luck! IP: Logged |
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