Pretty Bird: An Approach to Combating Feather Destructive Behavior

Explore feather‑destructive behavior (FDB) causes and how vet–behaviorist teamwork plus a multi‑step plan can ease stress & reduce FDB.
About this Event

Feather Destructive Behaviors (FDB) encompasses any type of feather destruction and mutilation within psittacine parrots like plucking, barbering, and mutilation of the skin.

FDB is a multimodal behavior that can be caused be behavioral and medical reasons. There are a variety of treatment options to these behaviors utilizing a veterinarian and behavioralist in conjunction.

Learn from professional behavioralist and trainer Melanie Canatella, B.S., CPBT-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer, with Fluff and Feathers Training as to the behavioral approaches to FDB to decrease them.

All methods discussed are science-based through peer-reviewed published work and education based upon emerging practices and information about these behaviors.