caram84
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"Orite Bryn, wat's occurin?"
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Post by caram84 on Oct 16, 2008 17:45:45 GMT
At what age do kak's have their 1st molt? the reason i ask is because i've noticed quite a few small feathers in and around bryns cage over last 2-3 days and there isn't normally any and neither me or hubby have seen any plucking going on. thanks in advance x  |
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Post by kiwi on Oct 16, 2008 21:00:45 GMT
Hi Cara - how is the gorgeous Bryn?  They are constantly moulting to some extent, they have 2 major moults per year but the time of year can vary dependant on breed/species. Meg has just finshed one - she's a brown headed parrot. Alfie seems to be constantly moulting but has just started a major moult. The Kak are just showing signs of moulting and Blu is just out of one. So to say the least it's a bit confussing but perfectly natural if they moult at any time of the year  |
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caram84
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Post by caram84 on Oct 16, 2008 21:08:33 GMT
he's good thanks Deb's a bit moody l8tly tho friendly one minute and trying to bite your finger off the next lol. thanks, just never seen so many feathers in his cage b4, it's normally just the odd one here n there and wasn't sure if birds molt certain times of year or at a certain age as Bryn is my 1st.
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Post by kiwi on Oct 17, 2008 10:46:23 GMT
Ah yes - they do get a bit grumpy when they are in moult, poor babies get quite itchy. Just make sure he gets plenty of baths and maybe if you can source some easily, add a little Aloe Vera to his bath water, helps soften up those prickly pins feathers. So glad he's doing ok |
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Post by george on Oct 17, 2008 10:54:51 GMT
Hi Cara - how is the gorgeous Bryn? They are constantly moulting to some extent, they have 2 major moults per year but the time of year can vary dependant on breed/species. Meg has just finshed one - she's a brown headed parrot. Alfie seems to be constantly moulting but has just started a major moult. The Kak are just showing signs of moulting and Blu is just out of one. So to say the least it's a bit confussing but perfectly natural if they moult at any time of the year How on earth can you tell if Sid's moulting??!!  Hahahaha!! Bless him! |
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Post by kiwi on Oct 17, 2008 11:14:25 GMT
LOL Yes I know - but he's got some tell tale pin feathers round his neck  I will get my camera out later George - Sid is looking bloomin fantastic |
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Post by george on Oct 17, 2008 12:18:28 GMT
Aww! I'll look forward to those! Speaking of which, Dink is the most handsome bird in the world now and he's all ready to go! ;D
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caram84
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Post by caram84 on Oct 17, 2008 18:54:46 GMT
k thanks for the tip debs will c if i can find any aloe vera around. can't believe ur babies are leaving already george it's gone so fast is it just dink you've found a home for? x
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Post by george on Oct 17, 2008 19:59:19 GMT
I know! I'm going to miss them sooo much! Dink's going to live with Debbie, Sal's having one of the little hens, a friend from work's having another one and I'm keeping the doo-lally one. So that leaves me with a spare one! If I can't find her a home I might keep her and get her a mate. I don't think I'll breed from Pierre and Fifi again as I suspect they may be related or something as I've had a couple of doo-lally babies now! They're ever so cute but they're obviously not quite right. Bless them.
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Post by kiwi on Oct 18, 2008 12:40:11 GMT
Aww! I'll look forward to those! Speaking of which, Dink is the most handsome bird in the world now and he's all ready to go! ;D Ooooh  Have you got that shed up yet - so I can come collect him and meet your other babies |
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Post by george on Oct 18, 2008 19:53:30 GMT
No, the flipping shed still isn't up! its the most frustrating thing ever!!! If you want Dink soon, I can always get him to you Deb... if you wait for the shed to be up it could be another year!! LOL!
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Post by kiwi on Oct 18, 2008 21:29:04 GMT
I think I'll wait as there is another reason I need to come over |
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