First molt

[reptoman]

When would you expect the first molt for a TAG? Zoe is 10 months now so just curious when we should expect to see the signs of molting and what those signs would be. Thanks!

[Dave007]

When would you expect the first molt for a TAG? Zoe is 10 months now so just curious when we should expect to see the signs of molting and what those signs would be. Thanks!

 

TAGs don't molt as often as CAGs. There's no exact time to expect the signs of molting. It happens when it happens. Temp and humidity in their living area also either increases or decreases the amount of times a (CAG) grey will molt. That really doesn't apply to TAGs unless weather temps are severe. TAGs lose more flight and tail feathers through out the year than CAGs but that isn't considered molting, just sporadic loss of feathers whose blood supply has dried up which means a new feather is gonna replace. This happens any time of the year and there's no way to tell how often it will happen. Of course all of these things can vary from bird to bird but what's above is the general rule.

[Timbersmom]

I was glad to read this. I have had Timber over 3 years now and have never seen what I would call a molt. Yes, he loses feathers throughout the year, but nothing like "molts" I have read about! Reassuring..

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

There is no guarantee to see a molt! I never saw Sophie go thru a molt. Kiki our Amazon did, and we were all on high alert, including Sophie. Nancy

[reptoman]

Great info! I have seen 2 wing feathers and some downy feathers here and there but nothing excessive. Thanks Dave!