Feather plucking in birds can be caused by physical or psychological issues. It is a complex syndrome with many potential causes including parasites, infections, injuries, behavioral issues, medical conditions, and environmental factors. A veterinary diagnosis is needed to determine the underlying cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include antibiotics, antiparasitic medications, addressing stressors, or hormonal therapy. Feather plucking can have many presentations and is difficult to deal with, but the condition can often be controlled or alleviated with proper medical care and environmental enhancements.

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BIRD FEATHER
PLUCKING/PICKING

4. Feather plucking is a complex syndrome.
It can be an indication of either a
physical or psychological problem with
your bird. You'll need to observe your
bird closely, commit to medical care and
then be creative in solving this issue for
you and your bird. This syndrome has
many looks:
1. Bare spot on chest
2. Plucked area on back
3. Plucking under wing
4. Pulling out tail feathers
5. Chewing feathers without
pulling them out
6. Naked head
7. Body plucked except head
8. Open sores on chest
DIAGNOSIS

5. Feather plucking may indicate a deadly
disease or could just mean that your
birds are feeling overcrowded in their
current accommodations. Plucking can
be a solitary activity, or may be
performed by a plucker on a pluckee in
your household. Feather plucking is a
difficult syndrome to face for bird
owners. Much of the beauty and delight
we find in our birds is the beauty of
their feathers. Underneath it all, a bird
looks like a plucked chicken, albeit a
plucked chicken with personality! Make
a commitment to treat your feather
plucking bird, as feather plucking can
be alleviated or at least controlled in
many cases. Causes of feather plucking
in companion parrots include:
ETIOLOGY

6.  PARASITE
 SKIN INFECTION
 IATROGENIC
 BEHAVIOURAL
 ORGANOPATHY
 HEAVY METALPOISONING
 PSITTACOSIS
 SALMONELLOSIS
 HORMONAL
 ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTAMINANT
ETIOLOGY

7. o ECTOPARASITES
 Mites
 Ticks
 Bug
 Fly
 Mosquito
o ENDOPARASITES
 Giardia
Treatment :
Antiparasite :
ivermectin, praziquantel,
Ketoconazole, fenbendazole
PARASITE

8. o Viral
o Bacterial
o Fungal(Aspergillosis)
Treatment:
• Antibiotictherapy + Supportive
therapy
• amoxicillin and clavulanate,
cephalexin, doxycycline
• Clotrimazole, fluconazole,
nystatin
SKIN INFECTION

9. o Incorect Modified feather
IATROGENIC

10. o Attention-Getter
o Anxiety Disorder
o Separation Anxiety
o New place
o Feed change
o Activity
o Stress
o Small cage
o Another pets in house
Treatment:
 Make bird be happy
 Pay attention
 Toys for bird
 More activity
 Finding a Spouse
 Avoid jealousy
 Spend time with the bird
BEHAVIOURAL

11. Tissue damage Among
Liver
o Plumbum
o Zinc
ORGANOPATHY HEAVY METALPOISONING
&ORGANOPATHY
HEAVY METALPOISONING

12.  Systemic infection
 Low quality Feather
 Parrot fever is an
infection caused by a
specific type of bacteria
called Chlamydia psittaci.
 Parrot fever is treated with
antibiotics. Tetracycline and
doxycycline are two
antibioticsthat are very
effective against this disease.
 Parrot fever Treatment :
PSITTACOSIS

13. Salmonella - Salmonella species are gram
negative, aerobic, rod-shaped, zoonotic
bacteria that can infect birds.
Treatment:
ANTIBIOTICS:
Kanamycin,Gentamycin.Sodium
Sulfachiorpridazine Powder
ANTIDIARRHEALS:
Pepto Bismol
Kaopectate
i. Many parrots pluck their chest area as
they mature and get into breeding
condition. Another typical plucking
patterns for hormonal birds may be
plucking between their legs.
ii. In some cases, a vet may prescribe
Lupron shots to reduce hormonal
behavior. The drug Lupron turns off
sexual hormones. Some bird owners
report that hormonal plucking
stopped immediately after
administration of this drug and never
started again. It works if the plucking
is caused by hormonal frustration.
SALMONELLOSIS HORMONAL
&SALMONELLOSIS
HORMONAL

14. o Smoking
o Insecticide
o Nicotine
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANT

15. • Bathe Bird Daily
• Feed a Healthy, Varied Diet
• Give Access to Full Spectrum Lighting
• Ignore Feather Plucking
• Offer Preening Toys
• Partner with an Avian Veterinarian
• Remove Potential Allergens
GIVE A FEATHER PLUCKING BIRD
THE BEST CHANCE OF RECOVERY

16. 1.The Merck Veterinary Manual
2.Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets, 1eby Joerg Mayer
Dr.med.vet. M.Sc. Dip. ABVP (exotic companion mammal) DECZM (small
mammal) (Author), Thomas M. Donnelly BVSc DACLAM (Author)
3.The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook (Revised Edition)
by Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein
4.Handbook of Avian Medicine (Second Edition)
by Dr. Thomas N. Tully, Dr. Gerry M. Dorrestein & Alan Jones
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