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[Gokha]

There are many pin feathers on his head and most of the baldness is not there anymore. I tried taking picture of his body parts where he seems to have less feathers. I didn’t notice any pin feathers there, but I assume it’s just a matter of time? Could the bird be molting at 4 months?

 

[Mantis64]

Hi. So his feathers are still falling and from his body too. I’ll be monitoring it, no bald spots noticed.
question: is this how normal body feather should look like?
sorry if i’m being annoying with his feather issue
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My bird used to drop 6-12 of these a day last week when he was molting

 

[Gokha]

@finchly any comments on his feathers? this white fluff also falls quite a bit

 

[Mantis64]

@finchly any comments on his feathers? this white fluff also falls quite a bit

My bird has finished a moult and looks very similar to this.

 

[Gokha]

My bird has finished a moult and looks very similar to this.

How long does usually molting last?

 

[Mantis64]

How long does usually molting last?

Mine lasted a month and he dropped 6-10 feathers a day

 

[finchly]

@Gokha yes mine drop the white down feathers. I'm not sure how many it seems like a million.

Doesn't this bird's head look a lot like yours? ParrotFeather.com | Molting Female Indian Ringneck.

 

[Gokha]

@Gokha yes mine drop the white down feathers. I'm not sure how many it seems like a million.

Doesn't this bird's head look a lot like yours? ParrotFeather.com | Molting Female Indian Ringneck.

It does. But the main difference is that mine is only 4 max 4.5 months old can it still be a molt? I know that IRN‘s first mold is usually at 6-7 months, but as people develop differently, birds can too?

 

[Gokha]

I would be more concerned, if his behavior was different or he lost his appetite, but it’s the same, he’s as active as ever

 

[finchly]

It does. But the main difference is that mine is only 4 max 4.5 months old can it still be a molt? I know that IRN‘s first mold is usually at 6-7 months, but as people develop differently, birds can too?

Sure they can! I do think it's odd that yours is molting so early but -- since your medical tests came back clear maybe you shouldn't worry.

Give him a bath to help soften the sheaths on the pin feathers, that will make him more comfortable.

 

[Gokha]

Sure they can! I do think it's odd that yours is molting so early but -- since your medical tests came back clear maybe you shouldn't worry.

Give him a bath to help soften the sheaths on the pin feathers, that will make him more comfortable.

Will do, thanks!