Molting Question??

[jwcdl]

Okay, I have posted before that I am new to the Parrot World. So I am going to ask this stupid Question. What is Molting? LOL... I am sorry for sounding so dumb but hey, I am new...LOL. I am sure it is where they start to loose their feather's but actually I really don't know. My CAG is around 18 months old.

Once someone tells me what 'Molting' is, can you also tell me what age they do this and how often...>LOL

Thanks

Jackie

[Guest]

Hi Jacki,

 

Yes, that's when they lose their feathers and will start growing new feathers. With African Greys that's usually in August/September for their major molt and they also have a minor molt during January/February, but then it might depend on the climate you are living in. I've heard stories of AG's starting to molt already at the age of 9 months.....

[jwcdl]

 

 

Thanks Fairy for the info. I live in Kentucky, USA and right now we have some snow and very, very cold weather...

[Guest]

 

 

I've heard it's an autumn and winter thing... therefore times might differ.

[Jim]

Hi all,

My AG is Kirby, a 10 year old male. Unlike other birds that my mom owned, I have never seen him molt other than a few (maybe 10 -15) small feathers for a week at a time.

 

He is healthy and pretty happy. I am just wondering if other AG's have this kind of minimal mote.

thanks,

Jim

[danmcq]

It is my understanding that Greys molt slowly over the entire year. Unlike some that Molt in a month or two.