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    If you are unsure, it's always best to take Kiwi to the vet. There could be lots of reasons for scratching. Molting and food allergy are two of them. Some birds develop or have allergies to corn and Kiwi seems to love her corn. Try giving Kiwi some different fruits and vegetables to see if there is a change.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nick View Post
    Not sure but will try i am not sure what happened but she is scratching herself too much nowadays thinking of taking her to the vet any suggestions
    Which area on her body is she scratching? Have you noticed any feather loss or skin rawness/inflammation?
    He wanted to live. He was my Heaven... He's gone!

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    Nick,

    to you both and to you. Kiwi is a little cutie. So nice that she is already taking to your hands. How old is she?

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    Casper, a blue fronted Amazon. Loves banana. Hates plastic bags and red coats.
    A check by the vet is often very helpful, they can give lots of advice, even about things you hadn't even thought were a problem.
    Do you have Kiwi registered with a vet already and do they have an avian specialist on the team?
    We tend to try and get an appointment with one particular veterinarian whom Casper has a good rapport with as this is less traumatic for him.
    "A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom

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    Quote Originally Posted by PlaxMacaws View Post
    Which area on her body is she scratching? Have you noticed any feather loss or skin rawness/inflammation?
    I just spoke to the guy i got him from he says its normal as he is grooming himself

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lady View Post
    Nick,

    to you both and to you. Kiwi is a little cutie. So nice that she is already taking to your hands. How old is she?
    Tbh im not sure but the guy told me that
    he is still a baby

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    These are some of the pics
    Kiwi is a little guy for sure that i know cause he likes sitting near my wifes nigthys especially the yellow ones than sitting on my hand


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    Last edited by nick; 07-25-2017 at 04:07 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nick View Post
    I just spoke to the guy i got him from he says its normal as he is grooming himself
    They do scratch a fair amount to crack away their feather sheaths. I'm glad if that's all it is.
    He wanted to live. He was my Heaven... He's gone!

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    Quote Originally Posted by PlaxMacaws View Post
    They do scratch a fair amount to crack away their feather sheaths. I'm glad if that's all it is.
    Thanks for the reply what is a feather sheath

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    Quote Originally Posted by nick View Post
    what is a feather sheath
    A feather sheath is the tube-like structure that encases a new feather as it emerges from the skin. They're also called pin feathers. They're initially soft, tender and flexible... but they progressively become harder and fairly brittle. And that's when they're ready to break away from the feather they've been protecting. Since they typically require some assistance to start cracking off, birds use their beaks and claws to help the process along. Take a closer look at your bird and I'm sure you''ll see a few
    He wanted to live. He was my Heaven... He's gone!

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