1st, Choose The Bird Collar Style
- Cone Collars attach around the neck and drape down to protect the torso. Most birds tolerate a cone collar well.
- Neck Collars restrict neck movement and protect hard to protect areas such as legs & feet, the vent, and under the wings.
- Sturdy Vests fit snuggly on the torso and protect the chest and back and are designed for chest and back mutilators.
2nd, Identify The Severity Of Your Birds Feather Plucking Problem
Severity |
What That Looks Like |
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Mild |
Feather barbering or small bald spot
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Moderate |
Lots of barbering and larger patches of bald areas
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Severe |
Mostly bald; May have some down feathers
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Mutilation |
Chewing holes in the skin and bleeding
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