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Moulting
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:59 pm
by Jodie
Does anyone know how often IRN's moult? How long does a it last? I thought it was only after breeding season. If they moult does this mean no more chance of mating for the year? Thanks for any advice!
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:16 pm
by Misty_Anikin
Jodie,
I believe they molt ONCE a year as with almost any parrot. My birds' molt lasted a couple months or so. Here is a more detailed article on molting if you are interested
http://www.wingedwisdom.com/ww20e.htm
I have no idea if it has any effect on breeding
Hope this helps!
moulting
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 4:28 pm
by Jodie
Thanks for the website! I will print it out and keep with my other bird information.
Molting
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 4:45 pm
by tzigane
Once a year seems to be the time for IRN. Usually in the summer - I don't know if that's the usual time for the wild birds but it seems to make sense to me. I mean, if you're going to be half-naked it might as well be while it's warm out
! The duration seems to be about 6-8 weeks.
Hope this helps.