newly grown feather just molted??

Ezekiell

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Jan 31, 2016
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Sydney, Australia
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Māui (white bellied caique)
I was super excited because over the past month or so Māui has grown a pair of new flight feathers. But this morning, he just dropped one of the newly grown in feathers.

Iā€™m super confused. Is it normal to grow a brand new feather then after a month have it drop out?
The feather isnā€™t damaged in any way and he doesnā€™t pluck. My partner was with him when it just dropped out after he flapped his wings. He has a good diet with lots of fresh vegies and fruits, with nuts as foraging treats only. Medically, heā€™s clear of any diseases that could cause feather loss.

Iā€™m looking for reassurance, because I didnā€™t think this was a normal thing to happen to a brand new feather.
 

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