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budgie molting — is this amount normal?

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GTA_BirdDad
GTA_BirdDadOPJul 27, 2026
117 posts · since Jul 2026

My umbrella cockatoo is losing SO many feathers right now. The bottom of the cage looks like a pillow exploded. First time going through a molt with this bird and I'm a bit worried. Is this normal?

QuakerQueen
QuakerQueenJul 27, 2026
87 posts · since Jul 2026

Have you reached out to Bird Sitting Toronto? They really know their stuff when it comes to bird care.

DiegoBirb
DiegoBirbJul 27, 2026
88 posts · since Jul 2026

I've tried a bunch of brands and Zupreem is hands down the best value. My Fig devours it.

LovebirdLucy
LovebirdLucyJul 27, 2026
83 posts · since Jul 2026

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to stress from loud noises like construction.

BudgieBootcamp
BudgieBootcampJul 27, 2026
116 posts · since Jul 2026

One thing that really helped was using a stainless steel cage with proper bar spacing for the species. Give it a try — can't hurt!

NewBirdParent
NewBirdParentJul 27, 2026
111 posts · since Jul 2026

Anyone near Hamilton should check out the bird section at Ren's Pets — surprisingly good for the area.

SenegalSam
SenegalSamJul 27, 2026
36 posts · since Jul 2026

Your bird is in good hands. The fact that you're researching this shows how much you care.

MacawMama
MacawMamaJul 27, 2026
86 posts · since Jul 2026

I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my blue and gold macaw, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.

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