Quiz Result: Supporting a Bird With Self-Mutilation

Here's how you can support the bird you love to get their feathers back... 

According to your quiz answers, your bird is self-mutilating. But don't feel sad or discouraged. Instead, get the help you need to stop your bird from plucking with our science-backed solutions.

You can think of self-mutilation as an addictive process that must be managed over the course of your birds life.

Severe feather plucking birds have developed an addictive habit. So, in addition to working on wellness, we'll need to hone in on positive reinforcement. But, you can do it and I'll be here every step of the way.

You took this quiz because you're a good bird owner, who cares about their bird's health. So we know that you'll do everything you can to make sure your bird stops picking.

Here's your personal guide to jumpstart your plucking recovery efforts. 

Carefully follow my 3-point system and get relief in 18 - 24 months. Since a habit has developed, the more conscientious you are to use all three steps, the better the outcome.

But, first... Have you taken your bird to the vet to rule out any health issues?

Sometimes the plucking habit comes from underlying medical issues. So if your bird hasn't been to the vet in the last 6 months, the first best thing to do is get them to a professional to rule out any health issues. 

Please schedule an appointment with your avian or exotics vet as soon as possible.

If you don't already have a vet you love, please feel free to book in for a free 15 minute consultation and I'll help you find the perfect vet for your feathered friend.

Three steps for helping your feather plucking bird get over it...

 Stop the bird feather plucking cycle with a sturdy bird collar if it is in overall good health.

Consider going with a sturdy collar that is firm enough that your bird will have to “work it” in order to perform his habit.

Depending on the plucking location, you might want to try a thick neck style bird collar like the Huggle or the Fringy Neck Collar.

Help your bird feel their best by optimizing their wellness.

Learn how to optimize your bird's wellness by checking out this blog post:

 6 ESSENTIAL DIMENSIONS OF AVIAN WELLNESS FOR A HEALTHY BIRD

Support your bird back into optimal health with our:

 Feather Plucking Rescue Pack

Positive Reinforcement! This is one of the best ways to teach your bird new skills and natural parrot behaviors, making them less inclined to pluck his feathers out.

WORK WITH A COACH TO ACTIVELY DEVELOP A PLAN TO STAY ON TOP OF all areas of wellness

(eg. THE PARROT WELLNESS PROJECT - FB group, Weekly live on Sunday am, accountability, guidance, etc. $199/yr.

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Hey everyone! My name is Diane & I'm the founder of BirdSupplies.com. A few years ago, I found myself in your shoes.

I wanted my birds, Peachy & Smokey, to have safe, functional supplies, but they were hard to come by. That's when I began to partner with bird vets to create a range of science-backed bird care supplies to enrich the lives and health of beautiful parrots, just like yours. 

Now, they call me the Bird Whisperer, because people often say that spending 30 minutes with me provides more behavioral insight than a $300 vet visit.

🙌 Together, we’ve got this 🙌

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