Mild feather plucking is when a bird has small areas of feather damage. Congratulations! You've caught the problem early and it's likely not turned into a habit. At this stage, a light bird collar can serve as a distraction to feather plucking. It is very helpful to get a good physical from an avian veterinarian and read our Feather Plucking Series to find out how to reduce the stressors that contribute to bird feather plucking. Find out more here.