Cinnamon conure having trouble moulting

[uhhspence]

Hey guys, this is my first time on this forum, I really need some help!!

My cinnamon conure, Frankie, is about 8 months old, I've had him since he was 4 weeks old. He's been having a lot of trouble moulting the past couple of months. His feathers seem to be perpetually stuck in their sheaths. I try my best to help the ones that are ready to come off, but just when I think I've made progress, new ones come in and the issue never seems to stop. He doesn't seem in pain or annoyed by it, I just can't help but worry that it's a sign of an underlying issue.

He has plenty of toys and stimulation, he's on good pellets, I give him fruit and veg. I have been giving him moulting aid as well but that doesn't seem to help at all.

Just not sure what to do! Any help appreciated, thanku x

 

[Mizzely]

Do you have any photos?

 

[Sparkles!]

How’s his bathing routine? And the humidity in your house?

 

[uhhspence]

How’s his bathing routine? And the humidity in your house?

He bathes at least every 2 days. Australia is in winter right now so it's not too humid, but it definitely could be the colder weather, it would coincide with when it started to get colder.

 

[barbs0nly]

Hey guys, this is my first time on this forum, I really need some help!!

My cinnamon conure, Frankie, is about 8 months old, I've had him since he was 4 weeks old. He's been having a lot of trouble moulting the past couple of months. His feathers seem to be perpetually stuck in their sheaths. I try my best to help the ones that are ready to come off, but just when I think I've made progress, new ones come in and the issue never seems to stop. He doesn't seem in pain or annoyed by it, I just can't help but worry that it's a sign of an underlying issue.

He has plenty of toys and stimulation, he's on good pellets, I give him fruit and veg. I have been giving him moulting aid as well but that doesn't seem to help at all.

Just not sure what to do! Any help appreciated, thanku x

if you want you can give a larger bowl at the bottom of the cage (a tupperware or something similar) and encourage him to bathe, idk what’s available in australia but you can get a cheap mister (like a spray bottle but better) and spray over him like rainfall if he’s comfy with it. if all else fails you can call a vet! green cheeks are rlly resilient (if given the chance) and i don’t think you’ll have any issue with him, it might be a long molt even. don’t stress, stay calm and keep an eye on him, it’s a good sign that he’s comfortable and unbothered!

 

[uhhspence]

Thankyou so much, I'll try a bigger bowl and spraying him with some mist. Thanks again!!