The wavy parrot has feathers

Wavy parrots are, in principle, fairly unruly birds and do not require specific care. This of course does not mean that you can take care of them after sleeves, because even the most non-fastidious birds can be exposed to various unpleasant diseases. Today we will talk about the diseases of wavy parrots in which they fall feathers.

Why do parrots have feathers?

Let's remember right away that the dropping of feathers in parrots is in principle a normal phenomenon, because on average two times a year the birds are moulting. Some feathers (older ones) are replaced by others (younger ones), this process lasts an average of 1.5 - 2 months and there is no need for unnecessary master alarms. However, if the parrot has a lot of feathers for a long period of time - this may be a signal for the need to go to the ornithologist. Why do parrots have feathers? Let's consider the possible options.

  1. Avitaminosis . Violation of the balance of beneficial bacteria and minerals in the body of a corrugated parrot can lead to such a disease as avitaminosis in which feathers persist in feathery. In this case, more scrupulous care of the bird and the addition of missing vitamins will be required, of course, on the recommendation of the doctor.
  2. Hormonal failure . On any organism, hormonal imbalance is reflected in various manifestations. And for parrots in some cases can be the answer to the question, why feathers fall out. Treatment of a veterinarian can help in solving the problem, but you need to know that a violation of the thyroid gland can be adjusted, but the pituitary gland can not be regulated.
  3. Shock molting . Parrots are very fearful and prone to stress. Too loud and sharp sound or the transition from one host to another can be the reason for the fall of feathers from the tail of a parrot.
  4. Ticks . The parrot has a lot of feathers, if it is subject to a merciless attack of bloodthirsty parasites. Usually, bites and small wounds, traces of blood, also remain on the skin.
  5. French disease . French molting is an unusual disease in which a wavy parrot has feathers from its wings, which makes it impossible for him to fly. The sick parrot moves exclusively with dashes. With intensive treatment it can be achieved that a sick parrot can not be distinguished from a healthy one.