"She is plucking all her chest feathers." Traditional view: Mite treatment or antifungal spray. Behavioral veterinary view: The cage is placed next to a constantly-running television. The bird has no foraging toys. Diagnosis: Boredom and sensory overload. Treatment: Cage relocation, a consistent light/dark cycle, and puzzle feeders. Feather regrowth occurs in one molt cycle.
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Behavior directly impacts public health. "She is plucking all her chest feathers