Weird behavior

[Astorch]

I'm moving this to a new forum because I did not get many responses in the new members category. I have six yo parakeet which I believe is a female, and I've had her forever. Once a year bird will regurgitate onto her perch and rub her face and feet in it and get it on the back of her neck when the reddish substance dries she'll pick at it with her beak. it seams to bother me more than her. Has anyone experience this, or have an opinion? Thanks for your time.

 

[ZephyrFly]

That sounds hormonal thing response, why not try offering her a bath after it's happened so it's not left on her skin? Does her behaviour change afterwards? Does she behave lethargic at all?

Much like the first thread I agree with their thoughts, if you are concerned by this behaviour the best thing to do is take your bird to an avian vet.

 

[Astorch]

I guess you were right, the behavior has subsided, now I have to clean up the mess. That's it my birds new name, Messy! Like the soccer player.

 

[Brittany741]

Definitely second the suggestion of a warm mist of water to remove the offending food from the feathers. Leaving it to dry can cause skin irritation and potentially plucking.


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[Astorch]

I'll try that too, Messy does seam to be moving on from this behavior , thank you.