When can i expect Poppy to molt?

Nov 2, 2022
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Astro (budgie) 1/20/23--3/31/23
Poppy (cinnamon cockatiel)
Title basically says it all lol. She's still kind of a baby so I'm not sure when she'll start to molt. But I know it usually happens in spring and I'm really hoping it happens soon since her wings were clipped when I got her in September and I'm so excited for her to be able to fly all the way. I've noticed more pinfeathers lately on her neck/head when I give scritches but that's about it. Is there anything I should look for/be aware of especially since she's still young?
 

Jcas

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I don’t know where in the world you live but here in the Midwest USA, my two budgies are molting like crazy! I wouldn’t be surprised if Poppy starts soon! Usually, the first thing I notice with my budgies is a little bald/ pin feather spot just above their cere. Then the feathers start molting aaalllll over the place 🙂
 

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Here in Manitoba, Canada, my birds are in mid molt. Even Charlie has his chest feathers back! Your little one might be starting soon. USually happens that way. :)
 
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Nov 2, 2022
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Astro (budgie) 1/20/23--3/31/23
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I don’t know where in the world you live but here in the Midwest USA, my two budgies are molting like crazy! I wouldn’t be surprised if Poppy starts soon! Usually, the first thing I notice with my budgies is a little bald/ pin feather spot just above their cere. Then the feathers start molting aaalllll over the place 🙂
haha yeah i completely forgot to mention where we are, we're on the east coast of the us. :) Thanks for the advice
 

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