Sorry for not posting but I’ve been sewing! I get very focused on getting orders done and mailed out to you quickly and forget to post on my page! I’m still making these so feel free to contact me at Parrotpetals@gmail.com (fb)

Sharing from Avian Files Stages of Feather Destructive Behavior: Over-preening: Can cause feather damage or thinning of the feather as the parrot over preens the area of the body while preening. Scratching or Rubbing: this can happen when the parrot rubs feathers on its head and neck against the bars of the cage, perches or toys. Barbering: It is when the feathers are destroyed but not removed, A parrot may chew at the feathers or bite the off. Plucking: In this case the feathesareactually removed. Continues plucking foe over a period of time damages the follicles and new feathers donot grow back to replace plucked feathers. When a parrot intentionally pulls out a feather, due to the pain endorphins are released into the blood-stream giving a sense of calm. It is considered to be a possible reason for some parrots to pluck. Endorphins like drugs, are very addictive. So the ongoing cycle. Mutilation: Is when plucking escalates into self-mutilation, The parrot starts biting the skin once the feathers are removed. Exposing the parrot to infection and leading to major issue. (fb)