Why is my Indian Ringneck balding around its head, neck, and eyes?

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Hello, I have a male Indian Ringneck, he is about 4-5 years old and I hand raised him from when he is a baby, he molts every year as per normal but this time it is really bad and he has had a bald patch on his head and is balding around his neck and eyes I dont know what to do. The bald areas have not shown much sign of recovery for the past 4 months. Can you please help. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 5 years and 3 months old

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If Obie has a mate, that bird could be plucking the head feathers. However, the feather loss around the eyes does not fit with mutual grooming/courtship behavior. This pattern of feather loss suggests some sort of skin infection, infestation, or inflammation. I would be sure to provide appropriate humidity to stimulate proper grooming behaviors, watch for any rubbing of his head or face on cage items or displays of itchiness/scratching. Beyond that, it will be necessary for a veterinarian to examine him and maybe run some tests on the skin to look for bacteria, yeasts, parasites, etc. That way, the best treatment can be started for Obie.

Why is my Indian Ringneck balding around its head, neck, and eyes?

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