It's the cats that have to be protected from the birds here

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Hi Hawksport, the female is still in a very sorry state with clumps of feathers missing. She is eating and bathing well, but seems to pull the feathers out herself. Is this due to pain? My vet is 30 minutes away and I don't want to put her under more stress than necessary. How long can a moult go on for? She looks so uncomfortable and it is getting colder for a little bird with diminished feathers. Jacqui