Sept 1, 2019 21:33:06 GMT
TheTenthDoctor
Brand New Budgie
Trying to learn everything I can about these amazing birds
Posts: 69
|
Post by TheTenthDoctor on Dec 6, 2019 12:42:23 GMT
How long does a budgie molt last? How much feather loss is normal? When will the feathers grow back? Is there any extra food/care I should provide my little guy while he is molting?
Thank you
WinterSoldier
|
|
Apr 25, 2024 9:40:39 GMT
Deleted
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2019 12:51:35 GMT
Veggies, egg yolk, Marianne Marlow used to make a nice mash of egg and veg, and making sure they have access to a mineral block. As for how long they last... Munchy's currently been moulting on and off for about 2 months, though I might be remembering that wrong, and I can't remember if that's normal for him. He usually sheds a flurry, grows them back so that they're out of their wax pin in a couple of weeks, sheds a few more, etc. |
|
|
|
Post by jellybean on Dec 6, 2019 13:04:28 GMT
My new little guy, Sam is going through his first big moult, not ventured out of the cage much in over a week, he's lost a few primary feathers and a few tail feathers, so, can still fly, but loses height, he's been flapping his wings like mad in the cage.
A nice mix of veggies, egg food, either fresh or commercial, oystershell grit, mineral block, and cuttlefish, should see him through it no bother.
|
|
Sept 1, 2019 21:33:06 GMT
TheTenthDoctor
Brand New Budgie
Trying to learn everything I can about these amazing birds
Posts: 69
|
Post by TheTenthDoctor on Dec 7, 2019 4:07:57 GMT
Veggies, egg yolk, Marianne Marlow used to make a nice mash of egg and veg, and making sure they have access to a mineral block. As for how long they last... Munchy's currently been moulting on and off for about 2 months, though I might be remembering that wrong, and I can't remember if that's normal for him. He usually sheds a flurry, grows them back so that they're out of their wax pin in a couple of weeks, sheds a few more, etc. Two months? Good grief! I am already a wash with feathers! I don't know if I can do this for another month! I will do that recipe and see if he likes it! |
|
|
|
Post by Hezz on Dec 8, 2019 0:21:01 GMT
You have to realise that an indoor bird is going to have different moulting cycles to a wild bird. Moulting is influenced by the seasons, yes, but is also influenced by the current weather, plus if you have artificial heating or cooling this too gives the birds artificial weather changes. We are having a bit of a heat wave at the moment and my birds have gone into a moult even though it is only a month or so since their last one, which was a big one as well.
|
|
