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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO FEATHER DISORDER A. Management 1. Malnutrition a. Insufficient nutrients in food b. Improper storage of food leading to contaminations 2. Improper housing a. Small space leading to fights among birds b. Lack of natural sunlight B. Self trauma associated with injuries C. Physiologic factors 1. Reproductive frustration a. Chronic egg laying on deficient diet b. Self mutilation due to exaggerated preening D. Psychological Factors 1. Attention getting 2. Boredom 3. Aggression(territorial) 4. Loss of mate, or inappropriate mate E. Hereditary F. Endocrine Abnormalities G. Parasites H. Species mentioned I. Bacterial,Viral,Fungal J. Allergy CLICK HERE for more Bird Articles CLICK HERE for some Vet notes on avian diseases CLICK HERE to see Kids Spot Fun   Web talktothevet.com noellorica.com © Copyright 1999-2005 registered trademark TalkToTheVet ® All Rights Reserved No duplication without written permission