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Why is my ringneck parrot chick losing all its feathers? What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

My ringneck parrot chick is losing all of its feathers.Plz tell me medicines or tips to prevent it? Thanks!

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Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

Published on December 3rd, 2017

Hi and thank you for this question, It sounds as if Mithu should be examined by a vet. One possibility is a viral disease called psittacine beak and feather disease. This can be diagnosed from a blood sample. There may off course be other causes, but diagnosing them would require a vet exam.

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