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I often bring one in in a cat carrier to watch if something seems off. I can see if they're eating, see what their droppings are like, and look for any other odd behaviors. I try to keep them for as short a time as possible. Even a couple of days can make it difficult for them to re-integrate...

If it's just a skin inflammation, a systemic antibiotic may not be necessary. I try to avoid them until it becomes necessary. Try an antibiotic cream. I found that triple antibiotic ointments based on petroleum jelly seem to bother them. If you don't see improvement, that would give you some...

Are any others missing feathers? Is she bare on her underside as well? The missing feathers on her bottom could be an early sign of parasites, and there is a parasite (Giardia) that causes them to pick at the feathers on their backs, but usually on the shoulders...