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advocate172000 asked in PetsBirds · 1 decade ago

My grey parrot has been sweating lately, so is it a good idea to pluck his feathers out so he can cool down a?

my parrots been overheating, so how do I cool him down? by plucking???

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Ha ha. Very funny. Parrots don't sweat. Plucking won't be a good idea at all. It would also be very painful. How would feel if someone decided to pull all your hair out? By hand. Leave the poor thing alone. He'll be fine. If he is still overheating take him out of the oven/microwave. Turkey tastes better anyways.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Have him examine via a vet with practise in unique birds--for mites, yet not likely he has any. many times they try this via fact they're bored. Birds and somewhat parrots call for interest.... consistently, and frequently, and ceaselessly cases 3!!!!!! you have taken him out of his organic stimulating atmosphere, (whether he replaced into hatched in capitivity, he's genetically under pressure out for a of course stimulating atmosphere) and positioned him in a cage!!!!! regardless of the size of the cage, even whether this is as vast as your homestead, is in basic terms too small...... There are actually not any timber, no leaves, no fruit, no flying, no not something to do, no hiking no workout (the toys are in no way adequate, yet you. And in case you're actually not around each and all of the time consistently stimulating him, he's bored. whilst they commence that, not something can get them to resign... it is likewise possible to place a collar on them, the feathers will all improve back, and once you're beginning up the collar returned, they are going to pluck all of them out returned.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    NO!! do not start something the gray might take to the next level and start self mutilation!misting,a fan,bigger dish for bathing,but if u pluck his feathers if u do it then he will feel it is ok for him to remember a gray is the smartest parrot in the world.u might also want to Visit a avian vet just to be shour

    Source(s): parrot rehabber
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    1 decade ago

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  • Goldy
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Birds do not Sweat!!!!! He is now suspicious of your intentions? will your Oven be big enough? or will it be worth buying a Turkey to sit on his perch.?

    All joking to one side birds do not sweat so what has given you cause for concern,

    It could be moulting??

    Source(s): ert
  • 1 decade ago

    Stop showing him the turkey and threatening to gobble him up.

    Failing that open the window and let him cool down .

  • 1 decade ago

    Birds don't sweat.

  • 1 decade ago

    Turn down your central heating.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    NO NO NO

    Emergency Treatment for Overheated Birds - from www.avianweb.com

    Most of our companion birds are acclimated to inside air-conditioning systems. High temperatures can therefore be deadly to birds. If you take your bird outside, be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight. If you travel with them in your car, NEVER leave them unattended. Overheating can also be brought from excessive supplemental heat (by a heat source that is set too high, such as a heating pad or a lamp). Some conditions, such as obesity, can cause a bird to pant and have difficulty cooling themselves off. Your vet will be able to evaluate your bird to ensure he or she is maintaining the proper weight for its age, size and species.

    Symptoms: In these and other warm weather situations watch them for signs of over-heating; these signs include:

    •open-mouthed breathing panting

    •holding their wings away from their body, in an attempt to cool itself down

    •behaving as if they are stressed

    Treatment:

    •Mist / spray feathers with cold water, until the bird is wet to the skin.

    •Put feet and legs in cool water.

    •Place in quiet, cooler area.

    •Wrap loosely in towel to prevent chill.

    •Watch bird for shock.

    •Call your avian veterinarian to get his recommendation pertaining to further treatment.

    Emergency Treatment for Overheated Birds

    Most of our companion birds are acclimated to inside air-conditioning systems. High temperatures can therefore be deadly to birds. If you take your bird outside, be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight. If you travel with them in your car, NEVER leave them unattended. Overheating can also be brought from excessive supplemental heat (by a heat source that is set too high, such as a heating pad or a lamp). Some conditions, such as obesity, can cause a bird to pant and have difficulty cooling themselves off. Your vet will be able to evaluate your bird to ensure he or she is maintaining the proper weight for its age, size and species.

    Symptoms: In these and other warm weather situations watch them for signs of over-heating; these signs include:

    •open-mouthed breathing panting

    •holding their wings away from their body, in an attempt to cool itself down

    •behaving as if they are stressed

    Treatment:

    •Mist / spray feathers with cold water, until the bird is wet to the skin.

    •Put feet and legs in cool water.

    •Place in quiet, cooler area.

    •Wrap loosely in towel to prevent chill.

    •Watch bird for shock.

    •Call your avian veterinarian to get his recommendation pertaining to further treatment.

    Emergency Treatment for Overheated Birds

    Most of our companion birds are acclimated to inside air-conditioning systems. High temperatures can therefore be deadly to birds. If you take your bird outside, be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight. If you travel with them in your car, NEVER leave them unattended. Overheating can also be brought from excessive supplemental heat (by a heat source that is set too high, such as a heating pad or a lamp). Some conditions, such as obesity, can cause a bird to pant and have difficulty cooling themselves off. Your vet will be able to evaluate your bird to ensure he or she is maintaining the proper weight for its age, size and species.

    Symptoms: In these and other warm weather situations watch them for signs of over-heating; these signs include:

    •open-mouthed breathing panting

    •holding their wings away from their body, in an attempt to cool itself down

    •behaving as if they are stressed

    Treatment:

    •Mist / spray feathers with cold water, until the bird is wet to the skin.

    •Put feet and legs in cool water.

    •Place in quiet, cooler area.

    •Wrap loosely in towel to prevent chill.

    •Watch bird for shock.

    •Call your avian veterinarian to get his recommendation pertaining to further treatment.

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