canary molt

About a month or so ago, I posted about Peeps becoming pretty fluffy on his left side. Today, I noticed he was chewing on some of the feathers on his right side. Despite looking ruffled, I don't see any bare skin nor any signs of plucking. Do canaries begin to look like this when they're aboutto...

Hi guys! In your time as past or current canary parents, are there any telltale signs that you've noticed when your birds are about to molt? Apart from the clear signs like dropping feathers, do their feathers first become disheveled? Or floofy? I'm asking because I'm really hoping that Peeps...