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By Dr. Jeff Nichol
For the Journal
    Q: My neighbor's cockatoo has chewed and broken off her feathers for 11 years. One "expert" said to always pull the shaft from the bird using tweezers, and another said not to unless it's a blood feather. She gives Princess lots of toys and attention.
    Dr. Nichol: This is a serious frustration for birds and their owners. Dr. Frank Lavac, board certified in avian medicine, ... MORE

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