Molting In Parrots
Parrots naturally molt their feathers 1-2 times a year. However, certain breeds molt 3 times a year or just once every 2 years. Usually, a molt will begin during the fall or spring.
How long do macaws molt for?
Parrots molt twice a year and feathers can look a little funky during this period. Molting is when birds shed old, worn, plumage with a fresh set. The most common molting periods are spring and autumn. It may up to two months for a full molt.
What months do birds molt?
Most wild birds molt heavily in the spring and fall; between seasons they may continuously replace old or lost feathers. Over a one-year period, every feather is replaced with a new one. Molting occurs in a gradual, bilateral, symmetrical sequence, so that the bird is not left bald and unable to fly.
