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My parrotlet is losing feathers on its head and neck after a bath. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parrot | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 26 days old | 1lb

I have a parrotlet and it has Lose’s all his hair on head and neck. Why is this and very small all this happen after I cleaned him with water. Why

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Answered By Sabina Snyder, Specialty Surgery Technician

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 27th, 2019

Many birds become stressed or bored and will pluck out all of their feathers. I would have him seen by your vet to rule out a more serious issue as well. Make sure you have plenty of bird toys and enrichment items available to your pet as well.

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