Hi, my 2 yr old female budgie Beanie seems to moult frequently. For instance, she is moulting now, and this is the 3rd time since early December. When she is moulting her beak becomes a bit flakey. She also seems to be a little bit quieter, sometimes looks a bit bedraggled and her droppings get a bit wetter (not diahorrea - just more urine). I usually give her vitamins and minerals but haven't any at the moment - however the vitamins didn't seem to make a difference in the past. Her diet hasn't changed and her appetite is always good. She doesn't go bald or anything and when her new feathers grow back she looks beautiful and sleek and goes back to normal. This cycle just seems to happen too frequently - some advice about this would be appreciated. Thanks.

I don't know about other members' budgies but I know mine always moult when there is a weather change. We had a thunderstorm last Monday after months of hot dry and humid weather and since then, the budgies have started moulting. That being said, it is nearly time for their big moult anyway and the storm could have triggered that off.

 

The ones that aren't moulting have gone wildly into breeding mode.

 

Has your weather changed over the last few months?

 

Sorry if that isn't much help - someone more experienced may be able to help

Yes mine do the same in change of weather. I wouldn't worry about it to much.

Yeah, I was thinking it could be related to our 'crazy' weather... I know ours down here Melbourne way has been all over the place. I'd say if health wise all has been well, I wouldn't worry.

Sure - it could be everytime we get a cold snap. If that's the case, once the weather is consistently cold during winter the moulting should settle down. During late Sept we moved from a warm, tropical climate to a cold one, so maybe she's a bit confused. I will keep an eye on her though as she seems to get a bit run down and even her beak gets flakey.