Large Parrot Photo Thread

[Nick12022]

can't wait to see all the big cuties

This is Smokey, my new (to me) 8 month old Grey. He is getting to know me still. I have had him less than a week.

 

[Nick12022]

Glad to see you here! What's your baby's name?

(PS to post, go to the bottom of the screen, to the box that says 'write your reply', and type in there!)

Thank you, I wasn’t sure where to post. He’s name is Smokey. I am new to this group. Thank you all for welcoming me and explaining where to post the photos

 

[StormyPica]

This is Smokey, my new (to me) 8 month old Grey. He is getting to know me still. I have had him less than a week. View attachment 35357View attachment 35358

Looks great, but you might want to remove the cuddle hut. Birds have chewed it then strangled themselves in it. Supervise the boing (rope spiral), if he swallows it, it can cause impaction. A good solution id to get a sisal boing.

A short article on cuddle huts:

The Most Dangerous Parrot Cage Accessory

Parrot tents (happy huts) have been responsible for more avian injuries and deaths than any other product type sold. They are, without a doubt, the single most...

birdtricksstore.com

And one on the dangers of fabric:

The dangers of cotton and fabric toys to birds

Cotton is a material that we commonly use in our daily lives - from the fabric of the clothes we wear to the bed linens that we sleep on every night. As bird owners, we can easily find cotton perches, cotton bird toys, cotton hammocks and furry sleeping huts for our birds as well. But did you...

parrotfunhouse.com

I don't want to worry you too much, I know this can be a lot to take in. Please feel free to ask any questions on this forum.

 

[StormyPica]

Thank you, I wasn’t sure where to post. He’s name is Smokey. I am new to this group. Thank you all for welcoming me and explaining where to post the photos

You're very welcome, we're glad to have you here!

 

[Niteldy]

Ok - I got a chicken legged Alexandrine and he hates feathers I think he wants fur!!! LOL StanLee is a rescue- who came to me almost naked- He starts to get nice feathers and a few days later he plucks them until he is only skin and beak... I have3 tried everything! Special diet- Extra vitamins- Feather spray- Begging him! and Prayers. Oh and he refuses to take a bath! I spray him - well above him to make a shower and he runs! I tried the bathtub and the kitchen sink. Im thinking about a collar- Anyone ever heard of them?? kinda like the collar of shame they put on dogs except they are made for birds...I am attaching a picture of one- I saw the hard plastic ones but they scare me! they look painful and mean.

 

[SailBoat]

3 of my beauties
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I believe that this one counts for THREE Big Parrots!!!

 

[SailBoat]

Ok - I got a chicken legged Alexandrine and he hates feathers I think he wants fur!!! LOL StanLee is a rescue- who came to me almost naked- He starts to get nice feathers and a few days later he plucks them until he is only skin and beak... I have3 tried everything! Special diet- Extra vitamins- Feather spray- Begging him! and Prayers. Oh and he refuses to take a bath! I spray him - well above him to make a shower and he runs! I tried the bathtub and the kitchen sink. Im thinking about a collar- Anyone ever heard of them?? kinda like the collar of shame they put on dogs except they are made for birds...I am attaching a picture of one- I saw the hard plastic ones but they scare me! they look painful and mean.View attachment 35342View attachment 35341View attachment 35369

Welcome to the ever increasing family of Pluckers!
Once the action becomes behavioral there is no honest method of Stopping the Plunking, unless they choose!!

Our stately Double Yellow-Headed Amazon (24 later this year) started Plunking his rump after rump surgery and like a kid with a scab, he never stopped.

If your have a Trusted Avian Medical Professional you can try what we are doing! It is a monthly visit to our Avian Professional to have a 'tiny' bit of his upper and lower beak dulled, a very little trimmed to keep the very points to a minimum! This is just the tiniest bit of the point is dulled!!

WARNING:
1: There are idiots out there that will remove too much and that can cause other serious problems.
2: It is a costly undertaking as it is a monthly visit to your Avian Medical Professional.
3: You will want to obtain two Vet Supplied Creams that you will use. I will get you their names as I am at the cottage and the creams are at home. One is a medication base that is used if you have an open wound /bleeding and the other is more used on an area that your Parrot has been a bit too busy with.

IMHO the cloth ones are much better for parrots then the hard plastic as they do not wear at the neck feathers!!

Again Welcome to the family!

 

[Niteldy]

Thanks- I want him to get a few feathers he just started plucking big feathers today and I almost cried! So I think I will invest in the cloth one- thanks so much and maybe we should start a company of cute clothing for pluckers! LOL I am just kidding of course!!

 

[texsize]

This is Smokey, my new (to me) 8 month old Grey. He is getting to know me still. I have had him less than a week. View attachment 35357View attachment 35358

Beautiful bird your Smokey.
I have one burning question.
At what age did your Smokey's eyes color change from back?

 

[Laurasea]

Awww Stanlee!
I would love a dream fix for pluckers. But I agree with Sailboat. Once well established, its just about impossible to stop. In real life I have never known a plucker to stop. Myself and many more experienced members with pluckers have tried everything, and have to accept this . I had a long discussions with my avian vet and asked her what success she has seen in her career, she said 1% on behavioral. Unless you can stop in the over preening and barbering stage then you have 50% chance. ( why I put so much effort in an earlier thread on likely feather overpreening)

So we love accept Stanlee as he is. But if you find the magic cure we will be all ears!

The only success stories I've read that I might believe . Are parrots in parrot sanctuary rescues that are moved into very large outdoor Aviary with same species freinds.

 

[Niteldy]

Awww Stanlee!
I would love a dream fix for pluckers. But I agree with Sailboat. Once well established, its just about impossible to stop. In real life I have never known a plucker to stop. Myself and many more experienced members with pluckers have tried everything, and have to accept this . I had a long discussions with my avian vet and asked her what success she has seen in her career, she said 1% on behavioral. Unless you can stop in the over preening and barbering stage then you have 50% chance. ( why I put so much effort in an earlier thread on likely feather overpreening)

So we love accept Stanlee as he is. But if you find the magic cure we will be all ears!

The only success stories I've read that I might believe . Are parrots in parrot sanctuary rescues that are moved into very large outdoor Aviary with same species freinds.

I wouldnt bother trying except I just found out that his plucking only started about 6 months ago when he was taken in from animal control- He was taken from previous owner who slapped him to the ground amongst other abuses- fed him only people junk food. And he was put into a tiny cage and not fed every day but left for days without food. He began plucking then. Well he wouldn't let and still wont let a male near him- It's taken me a few weeks to get him to a loving sweet bird. SO- I am praying I can get him to stop or at least slow down. Can you believe he had no idea what a bath was? Terrified of water or spray ! Poor baby! I can only imagine the horror he lived with - BUT now as my friend says- He is living his Best life!
AND- if he is to be a baldie baby - then so be it, I LOVE him anyway!!!

 

[Laurasea]

Awesome that he had you! Hopefully all these postive wonderful life improvements do you give you the chance!
I love rescue stories ❤

 

[MealyZon]

A couple of members wanted a large burd thread, Alexandrine size and up!

Here is Howie, 7 y/o Mealy Amazon. I really love him, it’s like having a little green person in my house. Very quiet. Very calm. And you all know how intelligent parrots are!

 

[Laurasea]

Howie has a sweet face

 

[ravvlet]

The kirb birb, doing his war screams because my partner came into the office and she is Not Allowed!!

 

[Nick12022]

Looks great, but you might want to remove the cuddle hut. Birds have chewed it then strangled themselves in it. Supervise the boing (rope spiral), if he swallows it, it can cause impaction. A good solution id to get a sisal boing.

A short article on cuddle huts:

The Most Dangerous Parrot Cage Accessory

Parrot tents (happy huts) have been responsible for more avian injuries and deaths than any other product type sold. They are, without a doubt, the single most...

birdtricksstore.com

And one on the dangers of fabric:

The dangers of cotton and fabric toys to birds

Cotton is a material that we commonly use in our daily lives - from the fabric of the clothes we wear to the bed linens that we sleep on every night. As bird owners, we can easily find cotton perches, cotton bird toys, cotton hammocks and furry sleeping huts for our birds as well. But did you...

parrotfunhouse.com

I don't want to worry you too much, I know this can be a lot to take in. Please feel free to ask any questions on this forum.

Thank you very much. I need all the help I can get!

I have not been on (on probably won’t be on for a few days) my phone has been hacked by a guy that scammed me on a Grey a month ago. I turned him in on Facebook so now he has hacked my phone.

You would think taking my $1600 would be enough for him.

I’ll be back on when my phone is SAFE!

Peace and feathers

 

[StormyPica]

Thank you very much. I need all the help I can get!

I have not been on (on probably won’t be on for a few days) my phone has been hacked by a guy that scammed me on a Grey a month ago. I turned him in on Facebook so now he has hacked my phone.

You would think taking my $1600 would be enough for him.

I’ll be back on when my phone is SAFE!

Peace and feathers

I'm so sorry

 

[ShellyL]

Ok - I got a chicken legged Alexandrine and he hates feathers I think he wants fur!!! LOL StanLee is a rescue- who came to me almost naked- He starts to get nice feathers and a few days later he plucks them until he is only skin and beak... I have3 tried everything! Special diet- Extra vitamins- Feather spray- Begging him! and Prayers. Oh and he refuses to take a bath! I spray him - well above him to make a shower and he runs! I tried the bathtub and the kitchen sink. Im thinking about a collar- Anyone ever heard of them?? kinda like the collar of shame they put on dogs except they are made for birds...I am attaching a picture of one- I saw the hard plastic ones but they scare me! they look painful and mean.View attachment 35342View attachment 35341View attachment 35369

A couple of members wanted a large burd thread, Alexandrine size and up!

Alexandrine & Amazon

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Yum mommy hair best snacc

 

[ravvlet]

Sometimes, I’m not really sure what’s going through his head. Pull ups? At bed time?! (He was very supervised, and I would step in if he was stuck. He really likes hanging off the toy bar for some reason.)