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Nikkoli (Nikki) Anonymous
What does /an/ think about African Greys?

I have a problem, I adopted two Greys from a negletful household. One of them pulls feathers out of her neck region, the other one does it everywhere. What are some things I can do to help them stop this behavior?

Pic related- It's Nikkoli, the healthier of the two (neck plucker)
>> Anonymous
OP here, I forgot to mention that I also have two Greys and Two sun conures as well. They've never had this problem.
>> Anonymous
American gays?
>> Anonymous
>>230312

yes, that's exactly what I typed, 'American Gays'

GTFO, really. Just go.
>> Anonymous
http://www.quakerparrots.com/health/feather-plucking-in-parrots/

I have no idea. I've never owned a bird. Try the link.
>> Anonymous
>>230309
Usually feather plucking is a result of stress or boredom.
Hope this helps, gl.
>> Anonymous
well, they're in a better envronment, I built a huge aviary (you can see part of in in the back). I just hope this is a better place for them and get better. If not I have alot of work to do.
>> Anonymous
they both need at least 2 hours of constant attention from you and they need alot of toys to keep then occupied
>> Anonymous
>>230319

You've got to remember, these guys are about as smart as your average 3 year old human. Unfortunately, like 3 year olds, keeping them in an aviary all day is just going to make them chuck tantrums and get depressed. You need to interact with them - a lot. You need to give them toys - and make sure you have a good enough supply so you can cycle through them when they're obviously not interested in some of them anymore.

You're in for a pretty big commitment with these two.
>> menchi !IgWlr3a0sk
I took in a neglected grey with the same issue.
I just took care of her and showed her affection and attention, and she stopped plucking within weeks. within a few months she looked nearly normal again, and hasn't plucked since.