Originally Posted by
Dragonlady2
I wouldn't worry about the bowl. My ekkie doesn't like me messing with his cage, toys and bowls either. Like you, he takes food from my hands.
Normally, ekkies don't necessarily like too many scritches.
Verde could be going through a "mojo molt". It is not a regular occurrence, but some ekkies go through it at least once. They lose feathers from their head and can look quite bedraggled as they go through it. By the look of his neck, he may be overpreening a bit. Will he tolerate a daily shower/bath? He may need a little extra calcium and protein. I will give mine a bit of hard boiled egg with the shell. As well, a couple of sunflower seeds which helps in feather formation. Will he eat some cooked sweet potato? Try to distract him from the itching by giving him other things to chew on like balsa wood, thin pine pieces,little baskets etc. If available, add some chopped fresh dandelion to his food.
A vet visit wouldn't hurt to rule out any concerns.
My ekkie growls too...lol. If definitely sounds different than any other bird. It does sound like a dog growling. Willy's feathers will fluff out and he will sway from side to side...lol.