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IRN Plucking

Hello there, I have a Indian Ringneck that is about 1-2 Years old and I believe she is plucking her feathers. I saw this because I noticed a lot of feathers on the ground and i noticed some small white feather poking out of her back and stomach. I have bought her many toys and I try my best to tame her but it seems like she wants nothing to do with me, I don’t know what to do. Thank you.

Hi,

It sounds like she might just be molting and growing new feathers. If she is plucking, she will have bare spots of skin, or areas of white down feathers. A white feather here and there is probably a pin feather. Unfortunately IRNs can be standoffish. But don’t give up on her. I’ll give you some links to read that may help you.

Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior

Teaching Your Bird

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda