Not a bird owner unfortunately, but a writer. These points are helping me with realistic writing for an avian alien species, and their molting behavior!
Thank you for this video. I have inherited a sun conure as the owner passed away. I know nothing about raising it. I don't know anything about it such as age, habits, likes and dislikes, so I am reading and watching everything I can to make this a good transition for this beautiful pet.
@@junek8574 it’s great that’s you’re doing the research and educating yourself🫶🏼 there’s a lot to learn about parrots as pets, we have tons of videos on various topics and I also suggest The Parrot Podcast! Lots of insights!
Sadly my rescue pigeon is molting through PMV, ive given her calcium but theres so many overgrown pins that need preening all over her body. ❤ i think ill forego the ‘only head’ since this is a special circumstance and you mentioned i should preen the overgrown pins on her body ill do that😮 thank you so much for the advice!!
your bird is so calm i bought a conure from petsmart and he’s so mean he bites hard and im working with him to try and get him to stop but it’s been so hard any tips? 😊
@@jordanalaniz2596 I suggest this video as it goes in depth on biting ua-cam.com/video/xW_EhhcYMik/v-deo.htmlsi=qNzWel0XQ1d1qtpe and I also suggest working on bonding/trust building with your bird🫶🏼
Thank you for all your super helpful videos I have a two month old Sun Conure, Mango as well! and I’m learning so much with your videos 🧡 One question I have is when should I start bathing my bird?
You’re welcome ❤️💛 I’m glad they are helpful! If your baby bird is weaned and has feathers instead of pins then you can offer a shallow dish with luke warm water. Baby birds are a lot more fragile and are still learning how to groom themselves. Once our Mango started bathing we also made sure our home was nice and warm - that wasn’t hard in Thailand 😅 - and we would wrap him on a baby towel to help him dry off and stay warm but once they get bigger they will just air dry on their own 😊 you have inspired me to add this topic to my video list because o get asked about bathing birds often! You could also try using a misting bottle as some birds like to bath that way 💦
Hi. Hopefully your baby bird is doing good, and you have probably figured out the whole bathing thing by now, but birds will usually bathe themselves if offered a shallow bowl of room temperature water..my bird also bathes on my head sometimes when I shower. He seems to love it!
We adopted a 10 year old green cheek 2 months ago. Yesterday he finally let me give him scritches for the first time. I was super happy. Then my partner noticed feathers everywhere in the cage our bird sleeps in. Molting made him so desperate that he came to his least favorite human for a scratch. Must be itchy!
I have a parakeet, and it isn’t fully trusting of me yet, but it is molting, he doesn’t have a mate or any other bird to help with the pin feathers I see on his head, pls help me?! 😢
I have a few videos that might be helpful! ua-cam.com/video/wocu06kGaS0/v-deo.htmlsi=oOpmgJItj9DUWBFb & ua-cam.com/video/cNdTYu0-sBU/v-deo.htmlsi=cxd3-OxZCJukY_7F + I also have a bonding video on our channel!
I have bought conure past 2 months ago they have pon feathers always on top of head. And they are losing some feathers daily nad growing back what is the problem past 2 months of pin feathers
The duration of molting periods can vary depending on the species and individual factors, they will molt anywhere from a few weeks to up to a couple of months. Smaller birds usually complete their molt within 2-4 weeks or so! Next time Mia is molting I’m going to track how long it takes her😅
I dont really understand what you mean by "make sure you open the pin feathers". How do you open them? Just by light scratching or preening? Thank you for the video
You want to make sure you are only opening mature/ready pin feathers and the way to open them is yes by lighting scratching them - they will crumble apart easily when they are ready and you’ll likely be covered in this white crumble during preening ☺️ hope this is helpful! Cheers 🙂
@@PoodlesandParrots Thank you, Sandra. It helps a great deal. I have a GCC that's 5 months old and I want to learn as much as I can to be a great parrot mom. I just subscribed and appreciate all of your advice🦜💕
@@jennifermartinez10-31 you’re most welcome! Thanks for subscribing 💛 if you ever have questions just leave me a comment, I am happy to help! You’re already a great parrot mommy by doing all this research 😊✨
Healthy preening in a parrot involves using their beak to smooth and align feathers, remove dirt, and distribute oils from the preen gland near their tail (unless its a powder bird). It’s a regular, moderate behaviour that keeps their feathers clean and well-maintained. Over-preening or neglecting preening may indicate stress, boredom, or health issues.
Around the beak and top of the head they are usually small and short so they are hard to get I don’t usually get these ones unless I’m really careful and my nails are long enough and the pins are long enough too ☺️ I hope this video was helpful, all the best!🥰
Yes, birds can molt any month really! Molting can vary based on factors like indoor lighting, temperature, and individual cycles. It's pretty normal to see pin feathers during a molt-just means new feathers are coming in! But if there's something you are unsure about it's good to go for a check up with your avian vet.
Not really, but birds do sneeze every so often ☺️ Parrots sneezing is normal behaviour, as long as it's not a wet sneeze. Harmless causes of sneezing include dry air, dust, strong odors, and dander. Normally, parrots sneeze one to two times a day to clear its air pathways of dust and other irritants. However, when it becomes more frequent and persistent and is accompanied by a thick coloured nasal discharge, it could well be a sign that your bird is sick.
When they molt for the first time they can be grumpy as it is uncomfortable and takes up a lot of energy, you may also notice your bird is hungrier as well; feeding a healthy chop with loads of veggies is going to be great for your birdie!🦜🐥🥦🥕
My green cheek is also going though first molt I'm nervous but we are haning out and taking it day to day hes a good bird. Just make sure to keep your birb warm and entertained and also the good diet thing it's what I'm doing and hes pretty chill about it I just give him space when he wants it and do training when hes asking.
I used to say my female cockatiel had "PMS" pre-molt syndrome. My 18 year old African Grey male began "overbarbering" when the human to whom he was bonded, my husband, became ill. Ken got worse and then died after two years during which we all three were miserable. The bird rejected me after that. I believe he blamed me for our loss. I was forced to then rehome him. Four years later, he now lives happily with his new family, and he has stopped plucking. I miss him so, but I know he was not happy with me after "his" Ken died.
I have a blue conure, exactly like yours. She ´s losing feathers (head and neck), and I was thinking it was because she ´s with another conure in the same cage and he might be plucking her feathers or something. She ´s only 8 months old😢 I hope she ´s molting and not having a disease or something. Ps: she has pin feathers around her neck (only one, so far, in her head).
Did you gradually introduce the two birds to each other? If not, it would be best to separate them for now, as she could be getting plucked by her cage mate. This doesn't seem like a molt because feather loss usually happens across the whole body, but you don't see patches or anything like that. And during a molt new pin feathers appear in many areas, not just the head and neck. Birds can preen most areas themselves, but they rely on us (or their flock mates) to help with the head and neck pins through gentle scritches.
My bird just molted (GCC), and now that he is pretty much done; he as a small bald patch on his head by his ear. Is that something to be concerned about, or could it be just a part of the process? Anyone know?
As long as your GCC appears healthy and is behaving normally, the bald patch should not be a cause for concern. However, if you notice any other unusual symptoms or changes in your bird's behaviour, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, or excessive scratching or preening, it may be a sign of an underlying health issue. In that case, it's a good idea to consult with your avian vet. Ensure your bird has a really good diet as well; their health and behaviour depend on it! I have a new ebook on our website all about parrot nutrition 😊📲 poodlesandparrots.com/products I saw an avian vet mention this on Google; www.justanswer.com/bird-vet/i37ob-bald-spot-head-green-cheek-conure.html -- not saying it's any of this, but without context, it's hard to say that's why I always suggest checking with a vet. I always make vet appointments about anything I am not sure about! Hope this helped!💛
Not a bird owner unfortunately, but a writer.
These points are helping me with realistic writing for an avian alien species, and their molting behavior!
Oh that's interesting! Glad we could help with that info😁
This was really helpful
Yay! So glad 😊💖
Love this- thank you so much!
Thank you for this video. I have inherited a sun conure as the owner passed away. I know nothing about raising it. I don't know anything about it such as age, habits, likes and dislikes, so I am reading and watching everything I can to make this a good transition for this beautiful pet.
@@junek8574 it’s great that’s you’re doing the research and educating yourself🫶🏼 there’s a lot to learn about parrots as pets, we have tons of videos on various topics and I also suggest The Parrot Podcast! Lots of insights!
Always so informative
Thank you - so glad!😊😊
Thank you very much for the video and the information regarding molting. It helped me a lot.
I’m so glad 💖😊🥹
Sadly my rescue pigeon is molting through PMV, ive given her calcium but theres so many overgrown pins that need preening all over her body. ❤ i think ill forego the ‘only head’ since this is a special circumstance and you mentioned i should preen the overgrown pins on her body ill do that😮 thank you so much for the advice!!
Great show. I learned one more thing today so thanks. My girl is 4.5 years and molts twice a year for couple months. She does get moody lol😊
Tyvm
Nice bird ❤
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for your pro tips
My Sun conure is just started molting and we are worried about that. but now feel relaxed.
Luv from Pune INDIA💌
@@sapnaagrawal967 glad this video helped!😊
your bird is so calm i bought a conure from petsmart and he’s so mean he bites hard and im working with him to try and get him to stop but it’s been so hard any tips? 😊
@@jordanalaniz2596 I suggest this video as it goes in depth on biting ua-cam.com/video/xW_EhhcYMik/v-deo.htmlsi=qNzWel0XQ1d1qtpe and I also suggest working on bonding/trust building with your bird🫶🏼
Thank you for all your super helpful videos I have a two month old Sun Conure, Mango as well! and I’m learning so much with your videos 🧡
One question I have is when should I start bathing my bird?
You’re welcome ❤️💛 I’m glad they are helpful! If your baby bird is weaned and has feathers instead of pins then you can offer a shallow dish with luke warm water. Baby birds are a lot more fragile and are still learning how to groom themselves. Once our Mango started bathing we also made sure our home was nice and warm - that wasn’t hard in Thailand 😅 - and we would wrap him on a baby towel to help him dry off and stay warm but once they get bigger they will just air dry on their own 😊 you have inspired me to add this topic to my video list because o get asked about bathing birds often! You could also try using a misting bottle as some birds like to bath that way 💦
I also have a video on feather health 😀 ua-cam.com/video/Tzt3yGrEFe8/v-deo.html
Hi. Hopefully your baby bird is doing good, and you have probably figured out the whole bathing thing by now, but birds will usually bathe themselves if offered a shallow bowl of room temperature water..my bird also bathes on my head sometimes when I shower. He seems to love it!
I like ❤
We adopted a 10 year old green cheek 2 months ago. Yesterday he finally let me give him scritches for the first time. I was super happy. Then my partner noticed feathers everywhere in the cage our bird sleeps in. Molting made him so desperate that he came to his least favorite human for a scratch. Must be itchy!
Glad you found our video!🫶 Here is another helpful one! ua-cam.com/video/wocu06kGaS0/v-deo.htmlsi=GZSKACTbUCYcw2uq
I have a parakeet, and it isn’t fully trusting of me yet, but it is molting, he doesn’t have a mate or any other bird to help with the pin feathers I see on his head, pls help me?! 😢
I have a few videos that might be helpful! ua-cam.com/video/wocu06kGaS0/v-deo.htmlsi=oOpmgJItj9DUWBFb & ua-cam.com/video/cNdTYu0-sBU/v-deo.htmlsi=cxd3-OxZCJukY_7F + I also have a bonding video on our channel!
I have bought conure past 2 months ago they have pon feathers always on top of head. And they are losing some feathers daily nad growing back what is the problem past 2 months of pin feathers
quick question how long do they molt for? thanks!
The duration of molting periods can vary depending on the species and individual factors, they will molt anywhere from a few weeks to up to a couple of months. Smaller birds usually complete their molt within 2-4 weeks or so! Next time Mia is molting I’m going to track how long it takes her😅
I dont really understand what you mean by "make sure you open the pin feathers". How do you open them? Just by light scratching or preening? Thank you for the video
You want to make sure you are only opening mature/ready pin feathers and the way to open them is yes by lighting scratching them - they will crumble apart easily when they are ready and you’ll likely be covered in this white crumble during preening ☺️ hope this is helpful! Cheers 🙂
@@PoodlesandParrots Thank you, Sandra. It helps a great deal. I have a GCC that's 5 months old and I want to learn as much as I can to be a great parrot mom. I just subscribed and appreciate all of your advice🦜💕
@@jennifermartinez10-31 you’re most welcome! Thanks for subscribing 💛 if you ever have questions just leave me a comment, I am happy to help! You’re already a great parrot mommy by doing all this research 😊✨
@@PoodlesandParrots Thank you so much
What Should healthy preening look like?
Pls help
Healthy preening in a parrot involves using their beak to smooth and align feathers, remove dirt, and distribute oils from the preen gland near their tail (unless its a powder bird). It’s a regular, moderate behaviour that keeps their feathers clean and well-maintained. Over-preening or neglecting preening may indicate stress, boredom, or health issues.
my conure is about 10 months old and she has pin feathers around her beak. this is my first time having a bird so i have no idea what im doing lol
Around the beak and top of the head they are usually small and short so they are hard to get I don’t usually get these ones unless I’m really careful and my nails are long enough and the pins are long enough too ☺️ I hope this video was helpful, all the best!🥰
Do they molt in like November cause I've had my buddies for 4 years now and he's never had so many pin feathers near his face
Yes, birds can molt any month really! Molting can vary based on factors like indoor lighting, temperature, and individual cycles. It's pretty normal to see pin feathers during a molt-just means new feathers are coming in! But if there's something you are unsure about it's good to go for a check up with your avian vet.
Is molting make bird more a lot sneezing?
Not really, but birds do sneeze every so often ☺️ Parrots sneezing is normal behaviour, as long as it's not a wet sneeze. Harmless causes of sneezing include dry air, dust, strong odors, and dander. Normally, parrots sneeze one to two times a day to clear its air pathways of dust and other irritants. However, when it becomes more frequent and persistent and is accompanied by a thick coloured nasal discharge, it could well be a sign that your bird is sick.
I believe that my sun conure is molting. He became grumpier and scratching himself now. He is about 5 months
When they molt for the first time they can be grumpy as it is uncomfortable and takes up a lot of energy, you may also notice your bird is hungrier as well; feeding a healthy chop with loads of veggies is going to be great for your birdie!🦜🐥🥦🥕
My green cheek is also going though first molt I'm nervous but we are haning out and taking it day to day hes a good bird. Just make sure to keep your birb warm and entertained and also the good diet thing it's what I'm doing and hes pretty chill about it I just give him space when he wants it and do training when hes asking.
I used to say my female cockatiel had "PMS" pre-molt syndrome. My 18 year old African Grey male began "overbarbering" when the human to whom he was bonded, my husband, became ill. Ken got worse and then died after two years during which we all three were miserable. The bird rejected me after that. I believe he blamed me for our loss. I was forced to then rehome him. Four years later, he now lives happily with his new family, and he has stopped plucking. I miss him so, but I know he was not happy with me after "his" Ken died.
O ok I have been trying to get the pin
Feathers out early :c ok ty for helping
ua-cam.com/video/wocu06kGaS0/v-deo.html
I have a blue conure, exactly like yours. She ´s losing feathers (head and neck), and I was thinking it was because she ´s with another conure in the same cage and he might be plucking her feathers or something.
She ´s only 8 months old😢 I hope she ´s molting and not having a disease or something.
Ps: she has pin feathers around her neck (only one, so far, in her head).
Did you gradually introduce the two birds to each other? If not, it would be best to separate them for now, as she could be getting plucked by her cage mate. This doesn't seem like a molt because feather loss usually happens across the whole body, but you don't see patches or anything like that. And during a molt new pin feathers appear in many areas, not just the head and neck. Birds can preen most areas themselves, but they rely on us (or their flock mates) to help with the head and neck pins through gentle scritches.
why do you keep a jar of feathers?
Because they are so pretty and cute! and I think they are nice to keep as memories❤ I am sure one day I will be very grateful that I kept them
@@PoodlesandParrots oh awsome im glad u hav a good relashenship with them
My bird just molted (GCC), and now that he is pretty much done; he as a small bald patch on his head by his ear. Is that something to be concerned about, or could it be just a part of the process? Anyone know?
As long as your GCC appears healthy and is behaving normally, the bald patch should not be a cause for concern. However, if you notice any other unusual symptoms or changes in your bird's behaviour, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, or excessive scratching or preening, it may be a sign of an underlying health issue. In that case, it's a good idea to consult with your avian vet. Ensure your bird has a really good diet as well; their health and behaviour depend on it! I have a new ebook on our website all about parrot nutrition 😊📲 poodlesandparrots.com/products
I saw an avian vet mention this on Google; www.justanswer.com/bird-vet/i37ob-bald-spot-head-green-cheek-conure.html -- not saying it's any of this, but without context, it's hard to say that's why I always suggest checking with a vet. I always make vet appointments about anything I am not sure about! Hope this helped!💛
@@PoodlesandParrots thanks for getting back to me. I'm taking my bird to the vet tomorrow just to make sure he is ok. 🤞
@@myahsmybaby sending positive vibes!!✨✨✨
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and give you PEACE ✨
Thank you💖💖