Coconut oil?

[lisachristine]

Anyone know if it's safe to use pure organic coconut oil on a small pluck site?

Thanks, Lisa

[Dave007]

Anyone know if it's safe to use pure organic coconut oil on a small pluck site?

Thanks, Lisa

 

I really don't know why you would wanna use a product( coconut oil) which a grey finds tasty, on a plucked area where the area shouldn't be aggravated.

Go to a pharmacy and purchase aloe vera gel and put it on the plucked area.

[Greywings]

No oil on the skin Dave just steered you in the right direction.

[lisachristine]

Dave, she is allergic to aloe vera (blisters). Greywings thanks.

[Acappella]

In that case I would look to a vet for advice. I agree with Dave about the coconut oil, it might taste good and actually increase the way your bird is worrying at the site.

[Dave007]

Dave, she is allergic to aloe vera (blisters). Greywings thanks.

 

As an alternative, go to the pharmacy and purchase a tube of 1% hydrocortazone cream. It's also harmless and birds don't usually bother with it. Use it often and make sure the cream is rubbed onto the skin, not just the feathers.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

Hope the alternative works! Rooting for you Nancy