[usamma]

Thanks so much for the ideas and thoughts! :) It's always good to come here and have people's input who have experience with things. The vet paperwork says her follicles are damaged and the feathers probably won't grow back on her chest, legs, and wings. :( However, I was just sad to see that lone pinfeather on her chest get plucked just as it was coming out.

I have seen those plucking vests at the bird diaper website. Great idea! I just think it's too late for her chest feathers except one here and there that still are able to grow.

I don't care so much about what she looks like. I am just sad that she feels she needs to do it. I am a nail-biter so I kinda understand. She's a sweet, gentle bird and I'm glad she's in our family. Hopefully as she gets settled in her plucking will slow down. I will try to distract her if I see her doing it. I am also going to put some willow branches with attached leaves for her to chew. The budgies seem to love it. I noticed she's a chewer of the wood things that are in the cage already.

Thanks again!