Molting

04-21-2008, 01:00 PM

Well whether it be the wrong season or not..both birds have dropped a TON of feathers over the past week. At least it appears as if we're past the hormones though! Everyone is in a much better mood, no tail pulling, etc. and we made it through egg free!

What if anything do you do to help them through a molt? Do you give any supplements or add to their diet in any way?

04-21-2008, 01:56 PM

I feel for you Karen.
Both budgies are molting.
I put all the birds in their cages this afternoon so I could put the ceiling fans on. What a mistake...blue feathers everywhere!
I have been letting them nibble on fresh aloe. Hopefully it will help.

04-21-2008, 03:24 PM

Yes, I also add aloe detox to their water, give them a 1/4 hard boiled egg twice/week and add a little extra calcium to the BIRDIEBREAD this time of year. My boy tiels and Shrek have been molting the last two weeks....

04-21-2008, 03:26 PM

I spray Ruby with warm water that I add aloe vera juice to. Lots and lots of scritches too!

04-21-2008, 06:58 PM

Oh I thought it was just me! Ryan had such a bad day, he was scratching, pulling on feathers and was totally uncomfortable and irritated. I gave him 3 warm showers throughout the day and finally he's back to normal.

04-23-2008, 10:21 AM

Warm showers for poor Bella. The lil'gal is soo itchy and asks for tons of scritches. She gets misted on the days that I work. Thank goodness the nights have been warm!

04-23-2008, 10:57 AM

My guys are all molting in our house too.

Feather-In is really helping the itching.