Kaki loosing feathers

[Knox89]

Hi guys,

This is my first time on here so please be nice if i come accross a bit blonde! (I am blonde so im not being coulourist)!

I have a Kaki who is my first bird but the second that my partner has owned. We are unsure of the sex so presumed the bird to be a male until the other week. Knox (the bird) has pulled a bucket load off feathers from the centre line of his chest and between the wing joints on his back. Knox's behaviour hasnt changed at all and is eating fine.

Id be greatful if anybody had any ideas or suggestions. My partner had a female Kaki before and she never pulled any feathers out (at least no to the exstent of being almost bald) hense why neither of us are sure what is wrong with Knox.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

[Michael]

Sounds like either molting or feather plucking. If it's a bit scragly but not terrible, probably molting. If it's really bad, then it is feather plucking which is bad. You should consult a vet and look into changing the bird's living arrangements if that is the case.

[Knox89]

Knox is only young (hadched February 2012) so i thought maybe it was his juvi feathers or something as i dont know if they have "baby feathers" and then have "adult feathers" after there first malt or something.

I dont quite understand what you mean by his living araingments?

I try to vary his toys and treats as best as possible and give him as much time to explore and streach is wings as i can as i dont agree with clipping to its full extent. He has constant access to clean water and both Parot and Mixed Cannary seeds, occasionaly i give him a small crust of toast (no butter obviously) and the occasional few cereal flakes (cheaper version of Special K) i have also given him a few grapes and apple chunks.

The only thing he hasn't got at the moment is access to a sand bath because i dont have the money at the moment to get him one. He does however love to faf with clothes pegs and roll his tennis ball round the bottom of his cage.