Hey.. Im new here so I hope this is thr right place to ask this question...
Recently I noticed my parrot has been pulling his feathers out. He has done this before about 2 years ago when I left for a month and left him with my other family. He used only bite one part of his body (like actually rip his skin ...) and that was on the side near his tail and after two weeks or so he stopped and was happy. Now its really different. He rips his feathers everywhere. His wings, chest, lower chest, etc... Just by looking at him you can't see that he does that. I don't know what could have caused this. I don't know what could be stressing him out. I am planning on buying him some new toys, but i am not sure if thats the right thing to do because what if it stresses him more out. I admit I wasn't very knowledgeable on parrots. I got him when I was a lot younger and just thought buying him seed food because thats what the pet store told me... For all his life he was basically fed seeds and I am wondering now if that (most likely might be that or a mixture of things) could be it? I don't know how to even start to train him to eat fruits or vegetables. If someone has some advice more me I would love to hear it. Back the the feather pulling... I don't know what to do. What to do... Should I try to stop him or will that stress him out more? It really breaks my heart that he is doing this. I don't want my bird to be in pain. Please forgive me for not being so knowledgeable about this. I know my bird deserved the best at the beginning, but i truly didn't know since I got him as a child. I am really trying to get the best care and treatment for him now. Anyways thats all I have to say I would appreciate all responses.
-oliviahyehigh