Parrots are beautiful in color, come in many varieties, can talk, and have high IQ. They are now very popular pets. However, we often see parrots pecking their feathers when raising them. What are the reasons for this and what should be done about it? How to deal with it, the editor has sorted it out for you:

1. Virality This situation is caused by infection

The parrot is sick, has mites and other itchy skin, and may have feather pecking. At this time, if you don’t know how to take medicine, you should go to a nearby pet hospital or nearby pet hospital as soon as possible. Seek help from experienced bird lovers, use medication appropriately according to the condition, disinfect all parrot supplies and cages to avoid secondary infection, and pay attention to hygiene.

2. This situation is caused by environmental reasons

In addition to viral infections, the environment is also a cause of feather pecking in parrots. Parrots like a quiet environment. An environment that is too noisy or too boring will make it feel very uncomfortable and cause anxiety, so it will peck its own feathers.

3. Feather pecking syndrome can also occur when there is a lack of vitamins

Parrots are just like us humans. The food they usually eat should be rich and nutritious. If a parrot's body is seriously deficient in vitamins, it will also suffer from feather pecking disease. It is best to feed vegetables or fruits every day. Don't use too much at one time. Wash them clean and replace them with new ones every day. It is best to hang them up so that they are more durable. Like to eat fresh fruits and vegetables hanging.

How to treat feather pecking in parrots?

1. Viral hair pecking requires medical treatment as soon as possible and appropriate medication.

Viral hair pecking requires medical treatment as soon as possible and appropriate medication, because it is very uncomfortable for parrots to have itchy skin at this time. Experienced people or doctors know that because parrots are small, they can easily be poisoned by overdose.

2. Don’t rely too much on medicines except for viral hair pecking.

Don’t rely too much on antibiotics. Medicines cannot be used frequently as they can cause great harm to parrots. When treating feather pecking in parrots, everyone must use reasonable methods.

3. Distract the attention of parrots

Provide parrots with an environment suitable for their lives, with enough space for them to play freely, and put more toys suitable for parrots to chew on. , such as wooden cuttlebones, health-care sand toys, or some free twigs, small pine cones, and unnecessary books are their favorite toys. When you have time, the owner should play with the parrot more often, because the parrot has a high IQ. They need the emotional companionship of their owners. If you really don’t have time, you can keep a pair from the beginning so that they can keep each other company when you are busy. If you raise birds by hand, no matter how busy you are, you should let them out to play for a while every day and let them fly freely. This is very good for their health.