When do birds broken feathers usually heal?

Question

my family rescued a bird that broke its back feather. we are keeping it until it heals but we don't know how long it will take.

Answer 1

at least  1 month 2 months top

Answer 2

the actual feather will not heal.  Once it is broken, the bird will shed the feather and regrow another.  This can take months.  I am concerned that you have a wild bird, which may not eat well in captivity and can have diseases contagious to humans.  for the health of your family and the bird, I would try to locate a wild life rehabilitation center near you.  They can properly care for the bird, which may only require them to pluck out a feather.

Answer 3

usually 1 broken feather will not stop it from flying away. And it could take up to 2 months to grow back.