Self mutilation and plucking of feathers.
Information
Support Feather Plucking in Birds Naturally
Feather plucking can be distressing for both birds and their caregivers. Whether your parrot, budgie, or cockatoo is showing signs of stress or irritation, Pluckie offers a gentle, homeopathic solution to help reduce the compulsion to pull feathers and restore your bird’s comfort and natural grooming habits.
Key Benefits of Pluckie:
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Easy Administration: Add to drinking water, food, or give directly by mouth.
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Safe and Non-toxic: Suitable for birds of all species and ages.
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Gentle Nervous System Support: Assists with calming overactive or stress-induced behaviours.
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Holistic Feather Care: Supports natural healing and reduces self-trauma.
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Expertly Crafted: Developed by a qualified Animal Homeopath.
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Great Value: Affordable care for concerned bird owners.
Symptoms Addressed:
Feather plucking presents in various ways, and Pluckie can offer support for birds displaying:
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Repetitive feather-pulling or chewing
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Bald patches or irritated skin
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Behavioural signs of anxiety, stress, or boredom
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Self-inflicted wounds or discomfort
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Loss of normal grooming behaviours
Prevent and Manage Feather Plucking Naturally
Feather plucking may be triggered by stress, boredom, poor nutrition, or underlying health concerns. A holistic care plan—including Pluckie—can help soothe your bird and promote feather regrowth.
Steps to support recovery:
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Environmental Enrichment: Provide toys, social interaction, and mental stimulation.
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Nutrition Check: Ensure a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients.
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Routine and Comfort: Maintain stable routines and reduce loud noises or isolation.
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Use Pluckie: Daily drops to ease stress and support behavioural balance.
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Monitor Progress: Keep track of feather regrowth and mood changes.
Why Choose Pluckie?
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NZ Made: Handcrafted in New Zealand with trusted ingredients.
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Easy to Use: Versatile dosing options to suit all bird households.
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Shelf Stable: 5-year shelf life for ongoing support.
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Available Sizes: 25ml, 50ml, 100ml glass droppers; 200ml, 500ml plastic caps; 1, 2, and 5-litre jerry cans.
Help Your Bird Feel Their Best
Pluckie is the gentle remedy you’ve been looking for. Restore peace, comfort, and plumage with a homeopathic solution designed for feather-plucking birds.
For more insights, visit our information page on Healthy chickens and birds with homeopathy or check out our other articles on chickens and animals.
Natural Pet is a proudly New Zealand–owned and operated small business, specialising in handmade natural homeopathic remedies for chickens and animals.
How to use
All Agripathics remedies come in liquid form, as we have found this to be the easiest way to administer them.
You can dose a chicken or bird individually or at the flock level.
Individually:
Homeopathic remedies are best administered onto a mucus membrane, so directly into the mouth, otherwise into food or water..
Flock Level:
This is best done by adding one capful or dropperful to their water trough, so that each time they drink, they receive a dose.
How long will a bottle last?
Dropper
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Size |
Individual |
Flock |
Water Volume |
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25ml |
125 |
33 |
Up to 2 litres |
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50ml |
250 |
50 |
Up to 10 litres |
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100ml |
500 |
66 |
Up to 20 litres |
Caps/water troughs
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Size |
Individual |
Flock |
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200ml |
1000 |
20 |
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500ml |
2500 |
25 |
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1 litre |
5000 |
50 |
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2 litre |
10000 |
100 |
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5 litre |
25000 |
250 |
All instructions on usage amount and duration are provided on the bottle.
General Disclaimer: Our remedies are designed to support your pet's and animal's natural immune system. We do not claim to treat, medicate or cure any health conditions. If you are worried about your animal or feel they are in pain or suffering, please contact your veterinarian.
Ingredients
Homeopathic Ingredients:
Aconite, Apis, Arnica, Calendula, Chamomilla, Histaminum, Hypericum, Hyoscysmus, Mezereum, Phosphorus Veratrum alb
Base Composition
Formulated in a liquid base of human‑grade undenatured ethanol (10%) and purified water.
About Our Ethanol Base
Our remedies are preserved using human‑grade undenatured ethanol, selected for its purity and suitability across species. The gentle 10% concentration supports product stability while remaining appropriate for routine use with companion animals, birds, horses, and livestock.
Ethanol and Animal Administration
Each dose contains only a minimal amount of ethanol. Most animals tolerate this well, and remedies may be administered orally, added to feed or water, or applied topically depending on species and context.
For animals with known sensitivity - or when cautious administration is preferred - the following approaches may be used:
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Dispense drops into feed and allow to stand for 20 minutes before offering
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Dilute in a small volume of warm water and allow to stand for 20 minutes prior to administration
These methods allow partial ethanol evaporation while preserving the integrity of the active ingredients.
Ingredient Philosophy
We select ingredients with a focus on purity, safety, and functional integrity. Our undenatured ethanol base reflects this commitment - clean, balanced, and suitable for diverse species, from household companions to performance and production animals.
FAQ's
Is ethanol safe for animals? Yes. Our remedies use a very small amount of human‑grade undenatured ethanol (10%), which is widely accepted as safe for routine use across species.
Why is ethanol used in the remedies? Ethanol acts as a gentle preservative, helping maintain stability and potency over time. It also supports the integrity of homeopathic preparations.
Can sensitive animals still take the remedy? Absolutely. For animals with known sensitivity, drops can be added to feed or diluted in warm water and allowed to stand for 20 minutes. This allows partial evaporation while keeping the remedy effective.
Will my animal taste the ethanol? Most animals show no reaction at all. When added to food or water, the taste is minimal to undetectable.
Shipping
Shipping Within New Zealand
We offer FREE DELIVERY within New Zealand on all orders over $72, this is applied at checkout.
Orders below this incur a flat $4 shipping rate - including rural addresses.
Place your order by 12 pm for same-day dispatch.
We ship via CourierPost, who aim for overnight delivery (fingers and toes crossed!).
International Orders
Yes, we ship worldwide!
International shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location.
Tracking
All orders will receive email tracking information for you to follow your parcel.
Reviews
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★★★★★I am sorry to have to say this, but this product has done absolutely nothing to help my bird, who is still plucking furiously. And I had such high hopes. for a cure.I have followed the directions for the Pluckie carefully, just as required. I have done everything possible to help her, incl ding repeated visits to 3 vets,She has the best food, a big cage lots of toys and attention, and has been checked by 3 vets, who say she is very healthy.
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★★★★★Pluckie for my geeseI was so pleased to find Naturalpet when searching for support for my distressed goose. He’d recently come to join our family and had been plucking his chest feathers in all the upheaval. He has settled right down and so have I! Great communication, speedy delivery, and all in all I was very happy with the Pluckie drops. I’ve recommended Natural Pet for friends with pets in need. Thank you! (:
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