This video is about 'pollyfolliculitis*'.
*Pollyfolliculitis (sometimes called Pruritic Polyfolliculosis or Polyfolliculitis) is a malformation of the follicle in which multiple feathers (2-6) grow within one follicle (12 feathers in one follicle has been reported). The word "pruritic" means "itchy".
'Pollyfolliculitis' usually occurs in love birds and Budgerigars, and is a disease in which multiple feathers grow in one follicle. There are many hypotheses such as genetic and environmental factors, but still there is no clear definition of the reason for the disease, and there is no cure. However, it causes a severe tickling (you can think of it as atopic dermatitis in humans). If the bird once got pollyfolliculitis, he/she cannot distinguish the ill follicle or not, so we should help. It is difficult to get a professional pollyfolliculitis diagnosis and its cure in some country, so here I share the case of my lovely bird called 'Tucci'.
#parrot #selfharming #pollyfolliculitis
Thank you, cute birdy Kiwi's mom for your help:)
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Diagnostic manual for pluck feathers or scratching excessively
1. Skin illness and disease test in hospital.
2. Suspected self-harm or pollyfolliculitis if there is no problem in hospital.
3. Observe the birdy's behavior carefully (whether self-harming or pollyfolliculitis)
Self-harming)
Boring or environmental stress are the factors. Please increase your playing time or improve the environment where your bird can be stressed.
(e.g. If magpies or threatening animals are visible : move the cage to safer place / If the relationship with a parrot living in the same cage is not good : segregation of the cage / If the presence of a pet dog or cat in the home : complete separation of space, etc.)
Pollyfolliculitis)
Even when you and your bird together, he/she scratchs or pull out feathers nervously. Usually empty skin will be found on the back of neck, chest, and hips. The feather thorn on the bottom of the cage is unusually thick. Try holding the birdy and check the condition of the butt feathers.
Link to pollyfolliculitis information (ENG)
forums.avianavenue.com/index....