Need advice - Ekkie has to wear a cone

[Zapdos0145]

I have just adopted a female Eclectus, somewhere in her 20's. She has a wound on her leg that has not healed because she picks at it obsessively. The vet applied an e-collar and prescribed antibiotics.
The e-collar keeps her from biting the wound, but it seems heavy for her. She sits and sleeps with her head drooped. She perks up when I walk close, and she is eating and eliminating well.
She and I have a good relationship; she seems to like and trust me.
I am torn - I would like to take the collar off periodically to give her a break from it. I would only take it off when I am holding her so I could make sure she didn't pick at the wound during that time. BUT I am afraid that she will lose trust when I put the collar back on.
What advice do you have for me?

 

[Zapdos0145]

Update - I took the collar off last night during cuddles. She did not fight putting it back on. She did seem much more comfortable with it off and appreciated some time to preen.

 

[Sparkles99]

Great to hear you’ve found a solution!

 

[sunnysmom]

There's a place called Protective Parrot Petals by Pam on FB that makes soft collars. That might be an option. She doesn't have a website. Just through fb.