If the follicle is just incised and the feather with its accumulation of keratin is removed, it will usually recur. Baldness Baldness is an acquired loss of feathers on the head. It is commonly seen in canaries. A hormonal imbalance and genetics are believed to be responsible. It is very important that the skin is biopsied to be sure that there is no underlying cause leading to the trauma and picking.
Behavioral picking is a diagnosis reached after other causes have been ruled out.
This condition is commonly seen in budgies. This condition is most common in female birds and is believed to be associated with breeding in females and estrogen secreting gonadal tumors in males. Polyfollicles, Polyfolliculitis Polyfollicles is the growth of multiple feather shafts from one follicle. It may cause no problems or may be associated with chronic inflamation in fethers and skin. An itchy pollifelliculitis has been seen in lovebirds and budgies.