When Parrots Lose Their Feathers?

A parrot's feathers will fall out for natural reasons 1-2 times a year due to their molting cycle. It's a normal and healthy way for parrots to generate newer, stronger feathers. However, feathers may also fall out for reasons such as disease, infection, over-grooming, and emotional problems.

Is it normal for parrots to lose feathers?

Pet birds can lose feathers for a number of reasons. Common problems include moulting (either normal or abnormal), stress (many causes), feather destructive behaviour, excessive preening by a parent or cage mate and viral or bacterial infections.

How long does a parrot molt last?

Molting is a parrot's natural shedding process; it takes about 2 months for them to lose their old feathers and grow new ones. Typically, parrots undergo this process once or twice a year. During this time, parrots will develop pin-like growths, known as pin feathers, from the follicles in their skin.