First molt

[drj130]

Well, I believe that Pat is going through his/her first molt. Been finding small feathers and down all over the place, has new feathers coming in (not too hard yet. And I found Pat with one of his/her tail feathers in their mouth acting as if nothing was wrong. The feather is clean looking around the barb, and this is what leads me to believe it is a molt that is happening.

In other news, in a few weeks, I should know that sex Pat is. lol

 

[weco]

Yep, when you start finding feathers laying around & new pinnies popping up, it's usually a sure sign of molting.....

 

[JellyBean]

I love when they have a long tail feather in their beaks... looks SO funny, like they are smoking a long cigar!! Sort of 1920's style!!

 

[Christinenc2000]

How often do they Molt ?

 

[drj130]

What makes it funny is the Pat was still trying to preen it. lol
Christinenc2000, Twice a year I think.

 

[Selestine]

Hah yeah, mine love to preen and play with their feathers after they fall out. So cute!