Nov 2, 2021 4:17:46 GMT
mellymoo
Brand New Budgie
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Post by mellymoo on Nov 2, 2021 4:23:28 GMT
 Someone on fb told me this is french moult? About a month old... |
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Post by jellybean on Nov 2, 2021 8:27:15 GMT
I think it's impossible to tell if a bird has French moult at such a young age, the feathers are still growing and developing.
What do others think?
Looks a gorgeous little bird.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Nov 2, 2021 16:25:15 GMT
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 2, 2021 23:32:41 GMT
I would expect to see more proper feathers on 1 month old budgie, unless they are the runt of the nest and growing slowly.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Nov 2, 2021 23:46:25 GMT
Awww, poor baby!
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Post by Hezz on Nov 2, 2021 23:55:17 GMT
I would expect to see more proper feathers on 1 month old budgie, unless they are the runt of the nest and growing slowly. I agree. A four week old should at least be showing flight feathers and a little tail, but if as Marianne suggests it is the runt of the clutch, then a few more weeks may show a different picture. |
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Post by skysmum on Nov 3, 2021 22:58:57 GMT
Sorry but i think this baby has FM too, dear little soul  |
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Post by Morgan on Nov 15, 2021 5:41:16 GMT
I have to agree that it could be French molt. Most month old babies at least have an even growth of pin feathers opening up all around even if they are a bit slower to feather out. Hopefully this baby will be able to maintain a strong immune system and not have too hard a time of it, but if handled often from here on out will definitely make a very sweet companion!
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