Story of my life, lol. Its like it comes in spurts. All of the sudden, she's started with this plucking vengence, and has plucked herself bald right under her lower beak. I'm scheduling a vet app. to get her blood tested. I want to see if there's anything she's lacking, having in excess, etc... She hasn't had any seed, no pellets, no egg. All fresh and everything organic. I'v made her some beans and rice and birdie pancakes, etc. I'm ordering somemore of the oatmeal spray Jeanne recommended. That seemed to help. But other wise, I really don't know what to do. I didn't expect this to last this long. I thought we were going to being seeing much mroe progress than this... Besides what I already know, does anyone have any ideas why she woul randomly start plucking?

Could be it's that time of year.I had one B&G lay eggs already and my BF's Quaker has laid twice so far.Maybe she is feeling hormonal.

Maybe... Lucy was given Lupron 2 years ago and from what I've heard, they may never lay eggs again. Basically, its like they're a baby for the rest of their life, which is pretty sad . But then again, there's always that chance...

I was thinking maybe it has something to do with moulting season. Maybe she feels a growth spurt coming and it itches, so she's working on what she already has in. I know it hurts to see them do this. Mr Buddy has barbered a pretty big area on his chest from all of the chaos in here. And now on top of it he's moulting like crazy. They all are. Feathers and down everywhere.

Have you tried Noni juice for her?

I hope thisis all it is... She is molting on her cheeks, but to actually watch her pull them out, that was really hard to see...I'm scheduling a vet app. to get her blood drawn and such to check for disease, over supplementation, etc...There's a spot right under her her beak where all the feathers are gone. I really worry about her mutilating though...

I know sweetie. I worry too. Its not easy to be constantly trying to guess whats going on. After seeing that show Parrots in Oz, I understand the Ekkie hen a little more. They are complicated little girls.

That's for sure! I'm worrying my head off trying to figure everything out- whew! Do you know where I could get some information about the parrot show?

I've never heard of Noni juice. What is it?

Karen provided a link in the thread to PBS. You can order the dvd.

^Thank You!!!!