Scotty T New member May 26, 2011 140 1 Parrots Red Factor Sun Conure Mar 16, 2012 #1 So my baby finished her first molt a few months ago. She will be 1yrs old next April. When do you think I can expect the next molt to start?
So my baby finished her first molt a few months ago. She will be 1yrs old next April. When do you think I can expect the next molt to start?
Lukask New member Dec 9, 2011 87 0 Minnesota Parrots Luna- GCC, Stella- Caique Mar 16, 2012 #2 Luna's first molt was in Nov/Dec. She just now started her 'spring molt'. Lots of pin feathers on her head. She is only about 9 months.
Luna's first molt was in Nov/Dec. She just now started her 'spring molt'. Lots of pin feathers on her head. She is only about 9 months.
R roxynoodle New member Dec 1, 2011 4,499 2 Mar 16, 2012 #3 I think they usually go through a big molt at about 1 year old.
Spiritbird Banned Banned Aug 20, 2009 5,749 Media 10 6 Mar 16, 2012 #4 Roxy is correct. Young birds go through a "baby molt" around the neck and head and then about 1 year or so they have a regular molt with wing feathers falling out and growing in again. This is the time you want to watch out for blood feathers.
Roxy is correct. Young birds go through a "baby molt" around the neck and head and then about 1 year or so they have a regular molt with wing feathers falling out and growing in again. This is the time you want to watch out for blood feathers.
R roxynoodle New member Dec 1, 2011 4,499 2 Mar 16, 2012 #5 Thanks for confirming that, Spiritbird. It's been a long time since I've had a baby here.