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Hi my 6 month old grey has tiny pin feathers around his neck and his red tail feathers are coming out. He is not plucking. Could he be moulting as I read this doesn’t happen until they are around 12 months old. I spray him most mornings which he loves. bHe is such a character. Since lockdown and me working from home his vocabulary has come on great. He now says hello Rio. Giz a kiss. Rio is a pretty boy. Wolf whistles. And does the theme tune to laurel and hardy.

How old is a grey when they have their first moult. My Rio is 6 months old and losing lots of feathers. He is not plucking. He has new pin feathers on his neck as I can feel them when petting him. I have read that the first mould isn’t until they are between 12 and 18 months old. He is such a character. He is also saying lots of new words since lockdown as we spend a lot of time together. A bit of advise would be appreciated in case this is not a normal moult. j

😍😍😍😍 So cute! I think I already answered on your other post- but I think this is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.

Oh look at your precious baby! So adorable! Pin feathers are where new feathers are coming through- so he is either moulting or still having some feathers come through. Perfectly normal. They might be a bit itchy at times so the extra bathing and misting will definitely help.

He's right on schedule!

Hi! 6 months of age is about the age when they go through their first molt. It sounds like you're doing everything well! Misting and bathing will definitely help. You little one is super cute!