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Mynard
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by Mynard » Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:34 pm
Hello,
hope i posted in the right spot
(im new to forum)
I have a question about molting.I recently bought some Zebra Finches and i think they might be molting because theres been tiny feathers in the cage and around their stand,is their anything i should be doing to help them get through the molt? i have been giving egg food everyday and just observing them. other then the molt they seem pretty happy
Thanks for any advise/info ive never owned Finches b4 am im not sure what to expect but am happy to have found a place i can ask questions
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lovemyfinch
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by lovemyfinch » Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:12 pm
Welcome to the forum
By giving them eggfood you are already helping them
Janine
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Mynard
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by Mynard » Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:20 pm
Ty
should i keep giving the egg food everyday till the molting is over? and is there a way i can tell when their done molting?
Tania
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lovemyfinch
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by lovemyfinch » Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:40 pm
Hmm, good question. I have always given my birds their eggfood everyday, as well as soaked or chitted seeds.
As for the feathers, you should notice a diminished amount around the cage.
Janine
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Mynard
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by Mynard » Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:46 pm
Awesome, i wasnt sure if it was good to give every day,but know that i know i will contine to give it to them
I will keep an eye on the feathers 2.Ty so much for all your help!
Tania
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ac12
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by ac12 » Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:12 pm
I think zebras molt CONSTANTLY. I always seem to have small feathers on the floor outside the cages.
Zebras don't have a molt like gouldians where you can see where the feathers have fallen off and the new ones coming in.
Gary
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Mynard
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by Mynard » Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:03 pm
Ah,i was wondering about that,so as long as i dont see any baldness from my finches their ok?
I bought a netting for the bottom of their cages and that seems to keep the feathers under control..they seem to be more problem-matic when cleaning the cages,havent found a solution for that except my Bissell Lol
Tania
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by ac12 » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:44 pm
The problem w feathers is they are so light that they will float over whatever netting you use, unless you completely cover the cage.
Gary
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by Mynard » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:27 pm
Thats true
i think i read someone posted 'its a labour of love' when it comes to that stuff and i agree, their sooo sweet that i can over look a few feathers
Tania
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2 Gouldian`s
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