Macaw - Windy City Parrot

Parrot bird (Severe Macaw) sitting on the branch

How Do I Negotiate Bird Toy Placement With My Macaw?

My severe macaw is losing all its feathers.

The vet says I should switch her to 80% pellet food.

However, I am not convinced I don’t think they eat that in the wild.

Do you think this is an acceptable alternative?

Donna B writes on 9/9/2018

I have a 6-1/2 year old Jubilee Macaw (named Bijou) who seems to be having a very difficult molt.

I am concerned his constant picking might turn in to plucking.

Bijou has begun constantly picking on himself and pulls out not only larger feathers but also small to mid size feathers and gray fluff.

As of now, however, I don’t see any skin abrasions or blood.