Feathers aren't growing back

[jgerardo]

When I originally got Luna, he had a scab that he kept picking at. Eventually it bled so I took him to the vet. They put a cone on him for a week. Once the week was over we removed the cone and his feathers around his neck were gone! I knew it would take time for them to grow but it has been over a month now and his feathers still will not grow on his neck. Is there something i can give him to promote healthier feathers and growth? I don't mind him not having feathers there but he will get cold especially when we get to Decemeber/January weather. Everyone once in a while I will see him scratch around his neck a lot. I don't think it is feather plucking or else I would find the feathers in his cage. If anybody could give me any advice I would appreciate it.

[danmcq]

I could take some time for the pin feathers to start growing out. In the one photo, the area looks a little red. Perhaps get some 100 percent aloe gel and rub it on to that area to sooth it. That should help with the scratching that is further irritating it. If that area has been plucked for a prolonged period of time. It could be that the actual feather follicles have been damaged and will never produce another feather. Only time will tell. In regards diet keep rpoviding a well rounded diet of seed/nut mixes, pellets, veggies etc. Others well chime in here as well with helpful advice.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

Don't stress! Do the aloe as Dan suggested. Feathers may or may not grow back. Time will tell. Bird will pick up on your stress level which is never a good thing. Provide healthy diet and continue as if everything is just fine. Nancy