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cockatoo feather help2007-11-24 17:19:08

Is there something special to Help a cockatoo get his feathers back? He was kept in a small cage with only food and water and pulled almost al his feathers out. Since he became mine I got him a large corner cage with plenty of toys. His chest and stomach feathers are filling in good but his back and neck still have very little growth.

Any answers or ideas? Thanks

Answers:

You've given very little history here.

How long was he neglected?

What kind of diet is he on?

I hope that corner cage is massive. Corner cages aren't known for their big interior square footage, and the horizontal dimensions are never what you quite want.

You didn't mention whether or not he still plucks.

Pick up some "Pluck No More".

You can get it from King's cages on the Internet. I've seen it work and I've seen it not work. You have to follow the directions exactly and you have to stick with it for months.

"Avi-Calm" is another product you could use.

Also pick up a general vitamin and mineral suplement: "Super Preen" is a good product, as well as "Pro-Vital" vitamin and mineral supplement.

Also, on top of that, get a calcium supplement.

Might as well go at this with both barrels loaded!

To be on the safe side, feed organic veggies for a while. I usually don't, but in this case, it might be better for your 'Too as any sort of pestiscide might irritate an already crappy situation.