Molting?
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Molting?
How can you tell if your bird is molting... I'm not sure if he is but his feathers on his head are thinning out and its doing it in other places too... his back... and butt...
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Strange moods, scratching and preening alot, **** load of feathers everywhere and annoying sharp pins coming in (hence the strange often bad moods) .. that sums up molting.. lol.
You would prolly notice if he was plucking, bald red spaces appearing, bitten and bad edges of feathers etc. It will become very apparent. Molting may show signs of patches but they will quickly cover over with new pins and feathers.
If you suspect molting, make sure you bath or spray your baby regularly as this helps to soften the pins and helps the new feathers to break through easier, also eases their itchyness at this time. Boost the greens a little too at this time, some brocolli and a few more beans etc .
You would prolly notice if he was plucking, bald red spaces appearing, bitten and bad edges of feathers etc. It will become very apparent. Molting may show signs of patches but they will quickly cover over with new pins and feathers.
If you suspect molting, make sure you bath or spray your baby regularly as this helps to soften the pins and helps the new feathers to break through easier, also eases their itchyness at this time. Boost the greens a little too at this time, some brocolli and a few more beans etc .
Angie
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Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. {Pro 10:12}
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God Bless