when does a baby start its 1st. molt

[larrylow]

Dear All, Hi, I am new here. I have a 6 month old Lutino IRN. Its feathers are a little scruffy now. At what age does a young IRN start moulting? Is there a pattern? Can someone help me out here thanks.

[freaky]

hi all, i have a similar question.

my irn is about 16months old and is starting to lose some feathers. when he was flying a wing feather fell out and in the bottom of his cage has been a few more. im in the uk is it normal for this time of year or is it his age?

[Donna]

Their first real molt comes about 18 to 20 months old. Birds molt and grow feathers every day but an adult bird will have a hard molt once a year after breeding season and a small one or 2 in between, really depends what kind of climate they live in and if they are indoors or outdoors.



Donna

[catschair2]

Welcome Larry!!

[freaky]

many thanks Donna.

[larrylow]

Thank you Donna and Hi Catschair2 nice to see you here to.