🔴🐦Einstein Parrot LIVE! 4/19/20 Feather picking explained

Beautiful day in Texas! Sunny and 75 degrees on the porch!
I get a lot of inquires about Einstein's chest and why he has lost feathers. It's a habit he has developed over the years and we are working to resolve the issue. He goes to a very good avian vet and he is healthy. No one knows why some parrots pick their feathers. It is an issue that has never been scientifically researched and at best has only been hypothesized. He's never been abused, neglected or abandoned. He eats a very healthy diet, has many toys to play with, gets plenty of rest, and is not stressed. He only does it at night. It's a terribly frustrating issue for many parrot owners. My chat about it begins at timestamp 11:07.
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Einstein Parrot is a very talkative African Grey Parrot! He lives with us in our home in Texas and was hatched on June 15, 1997. Einstein is a silly, smart, and popular parrot who loves to talk and entertain! (He is NOT the "Einstein" that was featured on the TV show Animal Planet.)
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[@jacquelinemcguire3077]

I love that laugh of yours Einstein you sound like Mommy

[@patchdavis35]

Poor Marsha has worried and suffered and lost sleep and tried EVERYTHING to keep Einstein's plumage in good condition. Only if you have had a thoroughly spoiled African Grey who seems to mock all your efforts by continuing to "overbarber" his feathers, you cannot know how frustrating this problem can be. Thank you Marsha and Jeff for sharing with us just how emotionally demanding it can be to share your life with one of these precious creatures!

[@einsteinparrot]

Thank you Patch! ❤️

[@AngiesCousin]

I love the outside bird songs he's singing!

[@megsutube1815]

Such a handsome bird!

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

You’re such a knowledgeable woman.. I’ve learned a lot watching your (Einstein) viddies.. Thankyou for these..👌🏻

[@aliciabrewer9444]

Listening to Einstein makes my day better... ❤️😀

[@lissanne9769]

Today's live feed was fun. Einstein sounds so sweet and sincere when he says "Hi". That was a new word for me to hear. Thank you for sharing your wonderful parrot today. Be safe, lots of love to you, Jeff and Einstein. 💋💋💋

[@FrenchPaul1988]

I find his "hi" so warm and friendly.

[@sarahwisniewski7818]

I love Einstein! He is very talented and amazing! He is an awesome Parrot. I love hearing him chat and sing. :)

[@michellechinese1898]

In England there say distancing may go on to 20 22 take care and stay safe

[@sylviaculling3710]

Oh einstein your so chatty and hilarious today! What a silly bird! Sssh be quiet! Love you soooo much! 🥰😍🐦ur the funniest best birdie ever!! 💕💕💕

[@lizlunch7066]

wokka wokka wokka! Love da bird!

[@jessicacamara2370]

Aw look at him

[@realroyal.5489]

Hello beautiful bird🌷😘😍

[@jackirichard414]

Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mariarahmat8200]

Einstein always make me smile. Happy with him, beautiful feathers. Such an intelligent parrot! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

Good Morning Pretty Bird! and Marcia

[@marciamacneill9566]

Thanks for all the myriad of things you’ve tried to do to figure out Einstein’s feather habit .... awfully frustrating for you 🙁

[@wanrosina]

Hi Einstein. Stay safe. This is wonderful. I am so in love with you.

[@jackirichard414]

Hi Einstein, Marcia and Jeff

[@marciamacneill9566]

Soundsl like He’s warming up for a concert sometimes 🎶

[@tscullion777]

wokka wokka wokka ! I love it!

[@jessicacamara2370]

He said alot of stuff that made me laugh lol he wants to see Jeff I think lol

[@simarahimian6329]

I love it when you say shake your butt 🤗🥰

[@marciamacneill9566]

Perfect little outside birdy sounds 🐦

[@georgcorfu]

8.59 That"s a nightingale!

[@mandyfrissenastrid7955]

happy sunday

[@cynthiad9741]

I'll never forget Einstein's birthday because it's the same as my Mom's. I haven't been able to see the live recordings recently but I always catch up on them! Sending love. Stay healthy!!

[@jessicacamara2370]

Einstein wants to see the squirrels lol

[@jessicacamara2370]

Lol he's cute aw

[@evilauditor]

Thanks for your information on feather picking. My CAG, Hotlips, changes around where she picks. When I adopted her 2 years ago her chest was pretty well feathered, but her legs were naked. Now she's letting her leg feathers grow and picking her chest. She is also spoiled rotten. ;)

[@einsteinparrot]

Yes, they do that too. There was a time when he had no down feathers on his back. Now he has let those grow back.

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

Such a pleasure to be here with you and Einstien,

[@kaypipet8415]

Beautiful einstein entertainment thats just fantastic to watch enjoy the dancing einstein great as always god bless you all have a safe and happy week and thankyou .

[@jessicacamara2370]

Lol his laugh

[@butterflylady8875]

The feather plucking becomes habitual just like people who bite their fingernails… Very hard habit to break

[@marciamacneill9566]

Love how his raspberries seem so random sometimes 😂

[@jackirichard414]

Stay safe

[@tiffanythompson6178]

He mimics he outside birdies to a T. Are those chickadees?

[@einsteinparrot]

Yes, I think they are.

[@billbright1755]

Bombs 😷 Away Einstein,, he’s pining for that cute turtle dove 🕊 down the street. Melisa can’t fly with quarantine.

[@jessicacamara2370]

Lol what will he say lol mango he wants lol

[@jessicacamara2370]

He wants to go for a ride

[@marciamacneill9566]

He’s on a mango 🥭 kick today

[@marciamacneill9566]

Sounded like Max the Moluccan when he said hi 😂

[@simarahimian6329]

He is a happy little Enstien 😘

[@michellejorgensen6333]

Hi, it’s early on Tuesday morning. Thought I’d drop in an enjoy your and Einstein’s company😃

[@einsteinparrot]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@michellejorgensen6333]

I certainly did, I love hearing him mimic your voice and then Jeff when he says “raspberry!” I’ve never heard him copy the outside birds before, So sweet, as Einstein would say!😃😘

[@jessicacamara2370]

He went bombs away lol

[@jessicacamara2370]

He wants water lol

[@margaretjohnston2858]

LOVE YOU EINSTEIN. 🐱 🐹 XXX 💜

[@jessicacamara2370]

Lol your funny

[@daa3417]

My conure thinks he has a beak but it’s actually a bill, or so I’ve been told by experts.

[@hoppincin]

When I first adopted Tonka he was mutilating his behind so bad he was bleeding and had sores. His red feathers were all pulled out. I had to make a decision to either collar him or have him put down because he was just not happy and coming home to blood all over his cage and my walls was traumatizing. I didnt give up on him. We made a very hard decision to try and save his life so we did have a collar put on. He was just sad. He couldnt use his feet to eat, or do anything and we went through 3 collars. We have a great avian vet and we did medicate him for about a month. After he tore off the third collar *and they arent cheap* we said well bird its up to you now. We stopped his medications and i had to let Tonka be Tonka. I have given 200% to him. His cage is full of toys and boxes and things to keep his mind busy. I make sure he gets his shower daily and when he preens I can see one red feather on his behind. Its very tiny and frail but its there! AND he isnt pulling it out! He doesnt pluck anymore. He is a happy bird and thriving. We constantly play Einstein and other parrots all day to keep his noggin stimulated. I have learned so much from Marcia Mouse just listening to these videos and all you recommend for foods, etc. Thank you for everything. You are a wealth of information and Tonka thanks you too. He benefits from everything you say. Im going to try to teach him to say Einstein. :) Love you all :) If anyone needs to ever talk about the collar process and what I had to go thru I would be happy to talk about the pros and cons. I am not for it unless its to save a birds life. But I can tell you the pros and cons and there is alot you may not ever think about. Peace and Much love to everyone !!!!

[@einsteinparrot]

Oh! My! Goodness! Thank you so much for sharing this! You have touched my heart, I'm in tears! Thank you! Thank you! 💗 Much love to you and Tonka!

[@jessicacamara2370]

So cute aw 💓

[@jessicacamara2370]

Brocorn lol🤣😂

[@birdmanrising]

I'll be getting an African Grey shortly. I currently have a green cheek conure. I volunteer at an aviary shelter and a friend told me about a breeder who is currently weening a baby grey for me. The babies new home is all set up and I should have him mid May. I love your videos and hopefully I can catch Einstein live sometime. If you have any tips, please let me know. Iv done a lot of research and preparation the last year for this moment and I'm very excited to build a bond with my grey.

[@einsteinparrot]

Continue your research. It’s a lifelong commitment. Learn positive reinforcement training and provide a healthy diet.

[@SteffiNovaASMR_Replays]

CaptainB_MANN You should call it Chanel

[@margaretjohnston2858]

Yes you so right we could not get toilet rolls. Good job I had some in. The shops have put the price of Domestos up .It used to be 99pence now it's one pound forty nine pence. Everyone having troble trying to get masks. We are in England our hospitals can't get PPE. There not enough for our Doctors and Nurses. KEEP SAFE.🐱🐹

[@jessicacamara2370]

Lol einstein wants water

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

Hi Marcia!

[@bandfromtheband9445]

"No!, No! N! N! N! N! N! N! NO!" His head-shaking said it ALL!

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

Iam laughing about your bleach, we are short here in NY also, finding Lysol would be a pleasure,

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

weather is predicted to be wacky

[@karenedge8835]

👋👋👋👋From Claimed. NC

[@Spielkind45]

Have a great week!

[@jessicacamara2370]

He sees a squirrel lol and she says they're aren't any einstein your too funny lol 😆

[@soleilism]

Hi do you think he’s frustrated and wants a mate? He might be wanting birdy companionship - love Einstein!

[@einsteinparrot]

That might make it worse.

[@cynthiamornago7328]

Einstein hi babe

[@agemoth]

He probably just needs a MATE , or another parrot friend ! Even a little Indian ringneck might help ! Or a budgie ?

[@jessicacamara2370]

Mango lol

[@jamiewright952]

Hi. My Eric as recently started to Feather Pick, but I Have Been using A product Called No Pluck No More. It’s from Northan Parrots or you Can get it From Amazon. I’ve Been Using this on Our Eric three 3 Weeks Now. & I can Honestly say When I’ve Been uncovering Him on A Morning They Hasn’t Been No Feathers There. So hopefully He as Stopped. I did catch it Early.

[@Ravenesque19]

Maybe Einstein wants a parrot friend (regarding the feather plucking)

[@molletre9606]

No need to apologize for the feather picking. Its a matter that many, many parrot owners on KZbin explained too. Doctors cannot explain yet, why it also happens with parrots that are super well treated with love and care like Einstein. Its still a mystery.

[@einsteinparrot]

Thank you Molly. It is a complicated issue that is so frustrating!

[@jessicacamara2370]

Lol he's quiet now 😂 lol

[@jessicacamara2370]

Hebwanta water

[@tarncoleman7854]

What about a comfy cone at night time Eric the legend wears one idk it might help

[@tag6982]

Einstein says “say no to drugs”

[@norajazzypoppy9043]

♥️♥️😊🇳🇱

[@Didieke01]

Putting Alum powder under his food will stop plucking his feathers. 😉 Sorry for my typos, i'm using a translation site. 🤗

[@einsteinparrot]

Alum is a salt used for making pickles an tanning leather. I would NOT put it under my parrots food. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alum

[@applejellypucci]

Salt is bad for parrots

[@jacquelinemcguire3077]

How often do you guys cuddle at night I think he likes it💋💋🌰🐔🐓🚂🍇🌽🍕🐦❌⭕

[@einsteinparrot]

Every night.

[@tanyabrown8935]

Einstein zodiac sign is Gemini and that explains his split behavior lol I have a aunt that's a Gemini and shes something else I tell you lol

[@jessicacamara2370]

Einstein what do you want

[@cherylkinkaid6801]

I'd love to follow beebee bird but I can't find the account. Maybe I'm spelling it wrong.

[@einsteinparrot]

Here is the link. kzbin.info

[@jessicacamara2370]

What colors lol

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

How do I get on to chat

[@einsteinparrot]

Only available when live-streaming. You need to logged into your KZbin account.

[@jessicacamara2370]

What will he say

[@gloriaehrlich9093]

What’s your bird mammas name 💝

[@einsteinparrot]

Marcia

[@cordovamaria593]

Hi einstein pogi 🦜

[@sofusseverin5374]

HVA ZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@jessicacamara2370]

You want to go outside but you can't do that

[@jessicacamara2370]

Look at you your all wet lol 😆