molting question

[rae]

Hey guys, just a quick molting question. Basal started molting shortly after we got him, which I suppose could have been due to stress since he's a very timid bird. He had pin feathers and lost quite a few old feathers, but not as many downy feathers as he is now. That was back in March/ early April. I have noticed over the past week he has been preening a lot of the downy underfeathers and now has pin feathers on the top and one side of his head. He hasn't lost many outer feathers but has lost a few. When I say "a lot" of the downy feathers I don't feel it's a picking issue. I will watch him and he'll get one or two during his preening. I have to give him mist baths because he's still not okay with a shallow dish of water. 
If the first molt was from stress could this be his actual molt getting ready to happen? He is really active right now compared to before since he is getting more comfortable.

[Marianne Marlow]

Mine are all moulting right now, there are feathers everywhere!!

[ffiscool]

Bailey is moulting lots and has his sore bit above his cere again

[Hezz]

Mine are moulting as well; moults can occur at any time really; change in temperature is often a trigger. As you are heading into summer he may be shedding some of his winter coat. Plucking will usually see them with a bald spot as they usually pluck in the same spot over and over. I really doubt you have anything to worry about.

[rae]

Thank you guys. It's interesting UK birds and US birds may molten about the same time. There is quite a temp difference between out locations. We are already hot outside. I run cold so inside is probably warm to other people. It's under 80F. I had a small room thermometer but accidentally stepped on it a week ago. I'm sure it's still within a comfortable range for him.
I'm glad it isn't plucking. He definitely is getting the downy feathers from all over and not one place.

[Marianne Marlow]

I like to keep my front room (my budgie room) at about 20C over night and 22-23C during the day.

Between 18-26 is meant to be optimum for budgies but obviously with no draughts!