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Feather Picking and Mutilation

Feather picking and feather mutilation can be frustrating and serious problem in pet birds, especially parrots. Explore possible causes and approaches to dealing with is problem here.

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Complexities of Feather Destructive Behavior
This thoughtful article comes from avian behaviorist Sally Blanchard.

Feather Disorders in Pet Birds
A variety of issues can lead to poor feathering or feather-destructive behavior.

Feather Mutilation
Overview of this behavior, with a focus on cockatoos.

Feather Mutilation and Plucking in Parrots
Anne Johnson has had some success in dealing with this problem.

Feather Plucking
Article from It's A Grey's World gives thoughtful advice on possible causes for a bird's feather plucking behavior.

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How to Manage Feather Picking
This exceptional and informative article comes from avian vets Richard W. Woerpel and Walter J. Rosskopf.

Quaker Mutilation Syndrome
Information in this article can be applied to any case of feather plucking or mutilation, not just quakers.

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