The bird is a parakeet.
2007-08-07 11:10:00 · 8 answers · asked by angel1 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Birds don't shed they molt. They will molt only once a year.
2007-08-07 11:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this but yes. It can either be all frizzed up light feathers (which is naturally shedding off dead feathers like when you shed your own hair) or it can actually be your own fault (if the feathers aren't frizzed up and look perfectly plucked with full color in them). My 'keet does this at my dads house because it is only just her and my dad doesn't leave the radio on for her to listen to when he goes to work. All I am saying is that this can be because you're out and he/she is alone and needs to be satisfied. My bird has toys, buy for some reason doesn't play with them! You should get her a swing, mirror, or any other bird toys at PetCo or Petsmart. Just ask for help, they'll help you and show you any toy they have for parakeets.
Also, keeping the radio on in your house during the day DOES NOT waist a lot of electricity and doesn't bring your bills up.
2007-08-07 11:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by The Ayatollah of Rock n Rollah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds don't "shed " they moult.. they usually go thru a heavy moult once a year and will lose a feather here and there thru the whole year it is normal.. Most birds really only moult once a year unless it is an Eclectus and they truely moult year round... My Ekkie went thru his first serious moult this year and he looked awful he had a bald spot on the very top of his head it was pretty funny looked like a little bald man lol.. so don't worry he will be fine...
2007-08-07 11:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by terraist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but I used to work in a pet store. Birds are dirty little animals. Cute but dirty. They sling shot their poop everywhere. Throw seed shells everywhere. Poop in their water (must be changed everyday). Basically high maintenance. And yes they shed their feathers too. Hope you like to vacuum.
2007-08-07 11:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by AP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parakeets lose feathers all year long but they do have a once a year molt where they lose a lot of feathers.
2007-08-07 11:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are talking about budgies..small cute ones :) they're Australian. Not often, but sometimes you get em in the stage where the feather fly everywhere. they dont shed...its just feathers flyin out like human hair sometimes when you brush it.
2007-08-07 11:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by curtismayfield? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all birds molt.
2007-08-07 11:17:33 · answer #7 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it'll be fine!
2007-08-07 13:59:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kablina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋