Computer HardwareXbox GamesGameCubePlaystation 2PSOnePC/Windows GamesGameboy AdvanceDreamcastNintendo 64Gameboy ColorNintendo DSSony PSPXbox 360Nintendo Wii GamesPS3 Games

Neoseeker Forums » Special Interest » Pets / Animals: Care and Discussions » Just a question...

REPLY TO THIS THREAD   START NEW THREAD
| Sharemore
Options: Print   subscribe   remove   PM this thread to a friendNeoPM  
subscribe to thread Topic: Just a question...
Jondog
We want war; wake up!
Resident Neo



Jondog's profile
since: Oct 2006
Sep 30, 08 at 3:59pm
Just a question...

Instead of taking half an hour to tell you the history of this whole thing, I'll cut to the point.

I have a bird, which goes psycho on itself every now and then (meaning, it just plucks it feathers very violently). For a year or so now, I have noticed that whenever it walks on the cage walls (Showing it's stomach to me), it's feathers on it's right side side stomach is gone. For a couple of months now, I have noticed a cluster of splinters (Like, 20) covering that stomach. They all dig into his skin towards the same direction, but they don't really look like splinters. They look more like needle sort of things.

I was just wondering if I should do anything about this or not.

Thanks for those who can help.


-------------------
quote   quick quote   edit   quick edit   del  searchposts in thread  report
Flopsyindahouse
-------------------
ultra seeker



Flopsyindahouse's profileFlopsyindahouse's neohome
total posts: 1404
since: Nov 2007
Sep 30, 08 at 7:26pm
re: Just a question...

Is it a parot?? A quail?? We need more information



-------------------
quote Blackfalcon
I fake my death, and have Thriller played. Then I get up and start dancing.
quote   quick quote   edit   quick edit   del  searchposts in thread  report
Naked Snak3
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
Seeketh Maximus



Naked Snak3's profileEmail Naked Snak3NeoPM Naked Snak3
total posts: 5356
since: Jun 2005
Sep 30, 08 at 9:10pm
re: Just a question...

Yeah we really need more information. If it is a parrot it could be going insane from being alone. Assuming you don't spend time with it. No more speculation until you provide more information. However, if your bird seems hurt, a vet visit is always a good idea.


-------------------
"The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think."
-Albert Einstein


quote   quick quote   edit   quick edit   del  searchposts in thread  report
Big_Burta
I'm a girl, guys
Hooked on Neo



Big_Burta's profileNeoPM Big_BurtaBig_Burta's gallery (10 images)
since: Sep 2006
Oct 04, 08 at 2:34am
re: Just a question...

How much time do you spend with it? I don't know about parrots, but parakeets and canaries will rapidly pluck their feathers if they feel neglected. If you don't think that's the case, another explanation would be an illness, so I'd take it into the vet.


-------------------
quote   quick quote   edit   quick edit   del  searchposts in thread  report
Solitaire
Meeps
(supermod)

Anime



Solitaire's profileSolitaire's neohomeNeoPM SolitaireSolitaire's gallery (26 images)
total posts: 9306
since: Oct 2001
Oct 06, 08 at 5:43pm
re: Just a question...

Parots, parakeets, etc... are all very social birds that don't handle isolation well. Lack of social interaction causes stress which can manifest in self destructive behaviour, such as the violent self plucking / mutilation.

That isn't to say that there couldn't be a medical problem as well. My first suggestion would be a visit to the vet to rule out any medical problems and then a discussion with an experienced bird handler to learn how you can reduce stress and promote a happier, healthier bird.

A responsible pet owner knows that there is far more to caring for an animal then just feeding & housing. By caring for the total well being of a pet you are helping to promote a long life that will do as much for you as you do for the pet.


-------------------
Cooking Quiz: Round 4 answers have been posted!

Jackal_Man
what they need to make is a Grand Theft Harvest game, now THAT would be fun =3

XD
quote   quick quote   edit   quick edit   del  searchposts in thread  report
[All dates in (PT) time]Threads List   « Next Newest   Next Oldest »
REPLY TO THIS THREAD   START NEW THREAD


search:
search posts by username:
Neoseeker Forums » Special Interest » Pets / Animals: Care and Discussions » Just a question...



Jump to another forum:

Powered by neoforums v0.9.8b (equilibrium)
Copyright Neo Era Media, Inc. 1999-2009

neoseeker forum community
Neoseeker.com   |   Forum Rules   |   Forum FAQ   |   Neoseeker Terms of Use   |   Supermods On Duty [ server id: ascension ··· elapsed: 0.1289410591]
Affiliated sites:   GameGrep - Football Manager Wiki - Halo Wiki - MGS Wiki - GTA Wiki - Smackdown Wiki - Zelda Wiki - PS2seeker - Xbox seeker - DEVPEN - GFXcess