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My lovebird's feathers near eyes are coming off. The underneath skin is visible now. It keeps itself alone nowadays.
Hello! There are several issues that might be going on with your bird. Mites are a common cause of feather loss on the face. There are certain bacterial and fungal infections that can cause this as well. I noticed that your parakeet also has a cagemate - is it possible that the other bird is over-preening this bird? The only way to determine the cause of the issue is to visit your veterinarian - preferably, a vet that is comfortable treating birds, or a bird-specific vet. The vet will likely take feather and skin samples from your bird and look at them under the microscope to try to determine the cause. There isn't much that you can safely do at home to treat mites, bacteria, or fungi, so visiting your vet is the best way to get your bird the treatment he needs. Best of luck!
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Hi, our love bird has been having some problems. Lately we've noticed that he has been plucking out the feathers around his chest and back. At first it didn't seem to hurt him but now it seems to a bit more. He's had a bit of a change in character bu
Usually feather plucking is associated with hyperactivity or anxiety. It often happens in birds who are bored, or who are not getting natural light or fresh air. This disrupts their circadian rhythm. Make sure the bird gets light and air, and that the cage is big and has plenty of stimulants. You can get rescue remedy to help settle feather pluckers. If the bird seems dull or has breathing change take it to an avian vet for an examination.
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I got this male cockatiel 3 days ago. He is about 6 or 7 months old. He is behaving normally. I am worried about his skin under the wings. Is he sick / healthy? Please, tell me what to do with him
It's impossible to diagnose anything from a picture but I don't see anything obviously abnormal from your pictures. It's always a good idea to get a new pet exam done by an avian veterinarian when getting a new bird. Www.aav.com can help you find one Birds for Dummies by Brian Speer and Gina Spadafori is a great general resource for new bird owners for care and training. Good luck and have fun with your new friend. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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I have a bird (bulbul) and it always sick since the birth, beside it looks different and kind of smaller in shape and weaker than the others, also its feet looks strange. Recently, I have found that it is biting its foot till bleeding, unfortunately
Poor bird! If the foot is at all infected, trying to find a vet that can help in person is best. However, until you can find one, it is a good idea to separate the bird from any cage mates to keep from being picked on, and move him to a warm hospital cage with larger, flat perches that will make perching easier on his feet. Keeping the foot clean and dry and using an ointment such as Blu-kote (most feed and pet stores carry this for use in poultry and other birds) can help prevent infection. You can also Google how to make a bird-sized Elizabethan (cone) collar to put on the bird so that he can't get to his foot and bite it while it heals.
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My 2 love birds seem to be bored and unhappy quite a bit, i think that they may need some toys to cheer them up? what would you prefer i do and what kind of toys would be best for them?
Some toys or changes to the environment are definitely a great way to help reduce boredom. You can look for toys that are soft or fuzzy to encourage preening and chewing behavior, or toys that can move around such as swings or bendy ladders for exercise. Treats that have to be pecked at are also great enrichment. Just be sure to choose toys that are designed for your bird's size and activity level. If you have a pair, you may also want to add in a nest or some nesting material to encourage building and give them extra enrichment.
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