My bird is chewing pink feet and plucking feathers. What should I do?

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my bird has been chewing his feet lately - a little, not a lot. but the bottoms of both feet appear slightly pink when they weren't before. he has also started plucking his feathers. I have a vet appt in a few weeks but just want to make sure he doesn't need to be seen more urgently. thank yu. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible Green Bean may have some irritation going on from a skin issue such as external parasites, infection, etc. Checking for signs of infection such as redness, open wounds or sores, or visible flecks of "stuff" on the skin near the feather base can alert you to this- and if you see it, trying to get in sooner may be best. Dry skin can also sometimes be a cause of irritation. Providing a bird bath or gently misting Green Bean with warm water from a spray bottle may provide him some relief until the underlying problem can be found by your vet. Boredom or stress can also sometimes cause excessive grooming and feather plucking. Adding in some toys that can be chewed on, making sure the cage is in a quieter area away from other pets and people that may cause stress, and spending some more time together may also help reduce the behavior.

My bird is chewing pink feet and plucking feathers. What should I do?

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