Post by mintysowner on Jun 3, 2014 15:26:43 GMT
Jun 3, 2014 9:30:08 GMT Hezz said:
No, OP, I really don't think so. 
mintysowner, I would keep a really close eye on what is going on; even keeping a photographic documentation maybe on a weekly basis ....... because living with a condition, we do become immune to what is going on. At 10 years of age, have you considered giving him an increase in protein, and extra vitamins to keep him feeling good into his double digits?
Thank you so much for everyone's replies, I will start to put a bit of savlon onto Minty's chest and see how it goes. There does seem to be some new feathers trying to come through which is a good sign.
Hezz, I really would love to know what is good supplement wise to give to Minty, he won't go near any fruit or veg he only likes his seed, millet spray & seed sticks (which I try to keep as treats as I know they are high in fat/sugar). What is the best way to supplement his seeds? He has his cuttlefish also.
It is a hard one. If it is plucking, that is causing the bald spot, there are a number of other factors to look at as well, one being a vitamin deficiency, particularly Vit A, but read through this for some other insights:
