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budgie molting — is this amount normal?

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GTA_BirdDad
GTA_BirdDadOPApr 28, 2026
111 posts · since Mar 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
QuakerQueenMay 3, 2026
83 posts · since Mar 2026

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

DiegoBirb
DiegoBirbMay 3, 2026
83 posts · since Mar 2026

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

LovebirdLucy
LovebirdLucyMay 9, 2026
81 posts · since Mar 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
BudgieBootcampMay 9, 2026
108 posts · since Mar 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
NewBirdParentMay 9, 2026
110 posts · since Mar 2026

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

SenegalSam
SenegalSamMay 9, 2026
34 posts · since Mar 2026

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

MacawMama
MacawMamaMay 26, 2026
82 posts · since Mar 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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