My bird's losing feathers. Is it stress from moving or lack of sleep?

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Hi I have an opaline lutino bird, I sent U guys a lot of questions about it lately cuz I am so concerned about him, he was losing feather but like not that much and U guys told me that it is cuz he was stressed cuz I changed rooms for him and I read online that the lack of sleep can lead to a feather loss so what do U guys think and if I sent him back to the room that he was in will he get better?! And much thx guys. Pet's info: Bird | Lovebird | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

There are multiple causes of feather loss in avian species, some of which are associated to stress. Re-location, lack of sleep, change in routine can all lead to stress. But other causes include nutritional deficiencies, some viral disease, external parasites, metabolic disorders. Unfortunately it is going to be difficult to come to a specific conclusion without some diagnostics tests. There is no test for stress in birds. So try and lessen/eliminate perceived stress. Correct nutritional deficiencies. If the condition progresses, a veterinary visit is necessary. Good luck.

My bird's losing feathers. Is it stress from moving or lack of sleep?

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