Hey guys. I think I've noticed that my conure has been plucking at his feather in the crease right under his wing. Saw the bald spot while he was bathing a couple of weeks ago so I've been trying to figure out how to solve this problem.
I've adjusted so that 90% of his food comes from foraging means, by dispersing his food through layers of cut up strips of paper for him to dig around through. He doesn't eat any seeds, and most of his diet is made up by pellets. He is also regularly eating veggies and fruits, but I think he might not be eating as much of that as he should be. I find he often takes a couple bites and gets bored.
I'm struggling with finding toys that interest him. Maybe something simpler and home made would be better? I find he doesn't touch much of the parrot/bird toys I have for him. I've tried all sorts of different ones. Does anyone have any suggestions of a toy that really won their conure over? Especially if they were shy towards toys previously?
I'm afraid he just isn't getting stimulated enough due to his disinterest in the toys. Whenever I am home he is with me and on my shoulder and hanging out, but I worry about him while I am at work/class, if he can't adapt to some solo play I'm afraid he is going to continue with the plucking.
Do you have advice? Tips? How have you helped birds recover from plucking behaviour?
I've adjusted so that 90% of his food comes from foraging means, by dispersing his food through layers of cut up strips of paper for him to dig around through. He doesn't eat any seeds, and most of his diet is made up by pellets. He is also regularly eating veggies and fruits, but I think he might not be eating as much of that as he should be. I find he often takes a couple bites and gets bored.
I'm struggling with finding toys that interest him. Maybe something simpler and home made would be better? I find he doesn't touch much of the parrot/bird toys I have for him. I've tried all sorts of different ones. Does anyone have any suggestions of a toy that really won their conure over? Especially if they were shy towards toys previously?
I'm afraid he just isn't getting stimulated enough due to his disinterest in the toys. Whenever I am home he is with me and on my shoulder and hanging out, but I worry about him while I am at work/class, if he can't adapt to some solo play I'm afraid he is going to continue with the plucking.
Do you have advice? Tips? How have you helped birds recover from plucking behaviour?
. Btw this is just an idea and I could be wrong.
