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Posted by Froogle on Fri, 12/07/2007 - 20:15 :: Conures
Hi Im new to this forum. I have a couple of questions regarding my pet bird ;) Well he bits himslef a lot and hes got his feathers all popping out and look slike hes had a bad FEATHER DAY... I think he has fleas not sure. And Hes always screaming and yelling anytime I pet him when he bites himslef? And Secondly please tell me where there's a vert IN Fairfax VA area where I can get him a check up please
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Posted by karen on Sat, 12/08/2007 - 15:50.
Birds don't get fleas.
It sounds like your conure may just be molting. The new feathers grow in encased in a white feather sheath and when the feather is mature the bird will preen or scratch off the sheath. It's normal for birds to be a but itchy during the molt and sometimes sensitive to petting. The growing feathers are sensitive. Instead of petting, try ruffling his feathers gently or scratching or preening his pinfeathers gently for him (he can't reach the ones on his head).
Look for an avian vet here: http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup/

Karen
Chico (conure) and Pippin (budgie)
WI
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