Lorikeet stripping tail feathers
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Lorikeet stripping tail feathers
by kiwihiflyer » Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:59 pm
My Rainbow Lorikeet has recently started stripping his tail feathers. He has been with us for about three years and we haven't had a problem but just before christmas he start stripping his tail feathers. Any ideas as to why and what I could do to stop this??
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Re: Lorikeet stripping tail feathers
by Shelby » Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:50 pm
Has there been a change in his diet/environment? Have you taken him to a vet? Sometimes mutilation of feathers is not just the problem, it can be a symptom that something is wrong.
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Re: Lorikeet stripping tail feathers
by kiwihiflyer » Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:54 am
There has been no change in his environment or diet. I have finally found a proper avian vet to take Chaos to so that will be done in the next couple of days.
Chaos - Rainbow Lorikeet
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Re: Lorikeet stripping tail feathers
by laducockatiel » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:47 am
Does he have enough foraging toys to stimulate his mind during the day? Do you change his toys weekly?
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