naked cockatiel...

[lv4dogs]

I agree with the others, something is most likely seriously wrong. I hope it's something easily treatable.

[dab_20]

Ok I can tell my dad tomorrow. He never had feathers on his head or neck while I've had him. He was a baby when we got him. He has down (or whatever the furry stuff is called) on his head. and his neck is totally bare. otherwise he has feathers everywhere else.

[barncat]

As everyone is saying, check with a vet. It is possible it is agenetic defect...at least years ago I adopted a parakeet that was unsaleable because she had inherited a trait that ment she would never develop adult feathers on two patches of her wings. It caused her no pain and she was a sweet and loving companion to my other 'keet and me. It ment she was never able to fly very well which frustrated the other 'keet, but again, she lived a lomg a happy life with her patches of down.

[.powerful]

I hope it is nothing to serious!

[dab_20]

Thanks everyone, I will update soon...

[crazy_caique]

I agree with barncat.

[lv4dogs]

I just searched some images of 4 month old cockatiels and they all have full beautiful feathers, looks just like the adult plumage.

Even large cockatoos & parrots have a complete full set of feathers covering their entire bodies by 3-4 months of age.

Something is not right with your baby. I hope you can get her to a vet soon. Good luck.