I am an ex associate - 17 May 2008 06:34 PM
Is he molting?
No. FuzzyButt was given to me as a ‘bird in trouble’, he was a self-mutilator and much of the damage that had occurred over a long period of time is now irreparable. Africa Grays are number one on the list of birds VERY susceptable to this behavior. When I first received him, there were NO feathers at all on him to speak of except those on his head where he could not reach.
He has come a very long way, and can even sort of fly now though it’s mostly short hovers. He has had extensive testing and examinations though and even takes prescribed supplements to help feathering. So many of the feather folicles have been damaged, however, that he will never be fully ‘clothed’.
I think he’s awesomely beautiful just the way he is, but he does require special care and attention. The ONLY time FuzzyButt is confined to a cage is when he goes for a walk with me in his stroller and then he rides in a Pak-O-Bird backpack (I attach this to his stroller.
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