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My parrot's chest feathers are falling out and rough. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 19 days old | 0.375 lbs

My parrots feathers are falling out from chest section and rest are very rough what would i do ?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2017

The most common reason for feather loss is feather picking. This is usually a behavioral trait that can be very hard to stop. I would recommend a visit to a vet to just make sure there are no underlying disease like parasites or infectious. IF the medical exam is normal make sure to have adequate space for Harry to live. Provide plenty of toys to play with and possibly a mirror. Increase interaction in a quiet place of the house to reduce stress. You can mist the features with an over the counter feather hydrating spray. Sometimes if it is not improving their are medications you can use to help with this behavior.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 12th, 2017

    It my be normal molting and feathers will come in soon. It could also be indicative of infection or nutritional deficiency. Have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating birds to diagnose illness or injury. Review the diet to make sure it is balanced and biologically appropriate. Provide a cage large enough to prevent rubbing of the tail and wings against the bars as Peter moves around. Bathe or mist him several times weekly with warm water (NO soap) to promote healthy plumage.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 18th, 2017

    The first step id to establish why this is happening. Mainly is there a medical issue or is it behaviour related? Medival issues include infections, mites, vitamin a deficiency etc and these are best ruled out by a vet. If there is no medical reason it is likely self plucling due to stress, or plucking by a cage mate. In such instance you need to look at the environment and address stressors such as other birds, draught, noise, dirty conditions, lack of clean water, poor air quality etc.

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