parakeet molting for more than 2 weeks

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parakeet molting for more than 2 weeks

Is it normal for a parakeet to molt for more than 2 weeks? She has beem loosing a lot of fethers from all over her body, near the top of her head it is starting to go bald in spots.She also looks like she is breathing heavier than our male. other than tha she acts normal.

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parakeet molting for more than 2 weeks

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Oct 06, 2008

Molting parakeet
by: The Vet

Molting can and does last this long and even longer, so that is normal. However, bald spots are not normal and you should have your bird examined by an avian veterinarian.

Dr. B

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