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Blue faced parrot finch molting?

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:12 pm

by Bermyguy

My blue faced parrot finch has gotten white streaks around its head. Is this molting taking place?

Re: Blue faced parrot finch molting?

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:23 pm

by Sally

Are pin feathers popping out? When molting, many birds, especially around the head, will look like little pin cushions.

Re: Blue faced parrot finch molting?

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:42 pm

by Bermyguy

Yes, that sounds like it.

Re: Blue faced parrot finch molting?

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:05 pm

by Finley16

Mine just went through that..

Re: Blue faced parrot finch molting?

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:52 pm

by Barbara

They do look like little pin cushions