Relief for improperly trimmed wings?

[stefano]

My Amazon parrot's wings were improperly clipped (I wish I would have known while it was being done so I could have prevented this) and they are way too short. Now the hard ends that are left are irritating her under her wings and she's plucking like crazy (she has a history of plucking as well, so she's very good at making herself bald in a short amount of time).

My question is this: is there anything I can put under her wings to maybe protect her from the barbs? I would rather not put an ointment or water because she is a very anxious bird. I was thinking something along the lines of gauze, but I really don't know how to go about doing that.

I can't handle the idea of her being irritated by this until she molts and can get rid of some of those feather stubs. She is too sweet and I don't want her to withdraw from me as she gets more panicked.

 

[MonicaMc]

You could try sanding down the ends.

Pluck those feathers out (not recommended).

Clip those particular feathers down to the quill (near the base, in other words - thus no end to bother the bird)

 

[stefano]

You could try sanding down the ends.

Pluck those feathers out (not recommended).

Clip those particular feathers down to the quill (near the base, in other words - thus no end to bother the bird)

You are beautiful and brilliant. Thank you. I don't know why those ideas never occurred to me... I am just losing my mind and scared for my baby!

THANK YOU from Zoe and me!

 

[MonicaMc]

Let us know if any of it works!


I've heard of other birds, especially african greys, plucking because of a clip. I've never had the issue myself, but those are some of the things that may help for birds who do have an issue with those pesky ends!