Moult time?

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Moult time?

Post by SamFoy » Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:17 pm

How long is the average molt for a gould?
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Re: Moult time?

Post by Justin-2-finches » Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:27 pm

Hi there are you talking about babies first molt into adult colours?
That can take anything from 4-8 months really although most will around 6 months. Longer than most birds but worth the wait for them beautiful colours!
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Re: Moult time?

Post by SamFoy » Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:53 am

I am asking about adult birds. I usually track these things, but wanted to hear anyone's average molt for their adult birds?
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Re: Moult time?

Post by lovemyfinch » Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:55 am

I have noticed it all depends on the birds.
My best breeding pair only take a couple of months, while some others seem to take forever. #-o
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Re: Moult time?

Post by bugaboo5 » Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:12 am

I think a healthy bird will finish it's molt in 2-3 months. For minor molts, I've seen them finish in as short as an month. :)
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Re: Moult time?

Post by SamFoy » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:30 am

So, if they started molting a month ago I can use this timing to breed at the right time for my Goulds - definitly not during our hottest season which is now. I'll figure a good two months then to finish molting. Thank you guys
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Post by SamFoy » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:30 am

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Post by SamFoy » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:31 am

Thank you guys
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