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Feather Destructive Behavior (FDB) is one of the most misunderstood conditions affecting pet birds (I prefer companion birds, but algorithms) and it occurs more often than you think.

Some people assume plucking is simply caused by poor care, but the science says it's much more complex than that. Research suggests that FDB can involve medical, environmental, hormonal, sex, genetic, and psychological factors, with chronic stress often playing a role. 

Every bird's situation is unique and we need to hold off knee-jerk judgment of the nekkid buddies.

In today's belated (bc posts stuff like this takes awhile to set up) Bird Fact Friday, we're exploring what researchers have discovered about this and why it remains such a challenging condition to understand.

Bird Tips Tuesday: Feather Destructive Behavior 💖 Feather Destructive Behavior (FDB), often called plucking, affects countless companion birds and can be one of the most heartbreaking challenges bird caregivers face.

What many people don't realize is that plucking isn't always caused by poor care. Medical conditions, stress, anxiety, trauma, hormonal changes, environmental factors, and other challenges can all contribute. Sometimes, despite a caregiver's best efforts, there is no simple answer.

This week's Bird Tips Tuesday shares some ways you can help support a bird struggling with feather destruction and highlights the importance of working with an avian veterinarian.