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My budgie is constantly loosing his feather from the back of his head... I came up with many bird moulting articles but i think this is a different case as it is spreading over time.
I'm sorry to hear Sky has been losing feathers. If it appears to be spreading there are a few things that can be at play: Parasites. External parasites such as mites or lice can cause itching and irritation to the skin, which may lead to plucking out feathers or losing them. You can check for small flecks of "stuff" on the base of the feathers for them. Over the counter mite sprays can help if this is the case. Infection. Yeast, bacteria, allergies, etc, can all cause irritation and possible infection of the skin and feather follicles. You may see itching, redness, visible wounds, discoloration, discharge, etc. Boredom/Other birds: Boredom can lead to feather plucking in birds, however it it's somewhere Sky can't reach, and he's housed with other birds, they may be the culprit. Moving the birds to separate locations or adding in more enriching toys to play with can help. Illness/nutrition: Making sure you feed a balanced diet is key. Nutritional imbalance or underlying illness can
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