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AN AMAZINGLY DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MOLTING IN BIRDS

Molting is a phase where birds shed their feathers at a specific time of the
year. This BirdEden post explains molting, and the behavior of birds during this
phase in detail.

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Molting is a phase where birds shed their feathers at a specific time of the
year. This BirdEden post explains molting, and the behavior of birds during this
phase in detail.




DID YOU KNOW?

◆ Forced molting occurs in birds when they do not get all the nutrients they
require from their food.

The molting process of eagles is quite a fascinating and inspiring story, and
those that survive the molting process are said to grow stronger than what they
were in their youth. The reason why eagles molt late in their life is because,
over time, their wings become heavy with dirt and oil, beaks and talons start to
break, and their eyesight becomes weak. For these graceful predators, molting is
a way of rejuvenating all their appendages so that they can lead a longer life.



When eagles become old, their feathers, beak, and claws start withering. They
need to transform themselves so that they can live longer. Therefore, they
undergo molting, and to be safe from predators, they choose a secure valley to
start this process. They pluck out their wings, break off their beak by smashing
it on a rock, and rub off their talons so that they are completely removed from
their claws. Now, the main question is how does the eagle survive this process?
Many eagles die during molting, due to the pain. As eagles cannot hunt during
this time, they are dependent on their brothers and sisters, for food.
Researchers believe that the eagles that survive this gruesome transformation,
emerge stronger, fitter, and sharper than before. Eagles are not the only birds
that molt; in fact, penguins, chicken, shrikes, etc., also molt. Explained in
this BirdEden article is the cycle and behavior of birds during molting.




MOLTING PROCESS

Cardinal





Molting is a natural process for all birds. During this process, they shed their
plumage partially or completely, to grow back a new set. As we know, feathers
are like human nails and hair, but with birds, they are dead appendages, that do
not grow, once they reach their full size, and cannot be repaired when damaged.
Therefore, feathers have to be completely replaced. Birds go through molting
when they are ill, stressed, experiencing hormonal changes, getting ready for
mating, going through seasonal changes, and even during the transition to
maturity.

Pelicans



During the molting process, the feathers are either plucked out by the bird, or
they fall off naturally from the feather follicle. In the wild, birds shed their
feathers so as to acclimatize to change in temperature, and also to prepare
themselves for the breeding season. Most birds shed their feathers gradually,
but some species like pelicans, auks, ducks, swans, and grebes, shed their
plumage completely, before growing new feathers. Primarily, there are two types
of molting; complete and partial. In complete molting, all the feathers are
replaced, while in partial molting, only some are replaced. The amount of
feathers that are shed always varies.



Apart from seasonal molting and breeding-related molting, birds undergo this
process even when they are unwell, lack nutrition, live in an environment that
is not suitable for them, etc. In pet birds, the most common cause for irregular
or too much molting is humidity, uneven sunlight, and PBFD (Psittacine Beak and
Feather Disease). If feathers are loose and falling out even after the molting
process is over, taking the bird to the veterinary doctor is advisable.

Chicken





The molting patterns and behavior are different for birds in captivity and in
the wild. For example, mature chickens molt once a year, but this is completely
dependent on the laying pattern of the bird. The molting process usually ends
before the egg production starts. Other birds just shed some feathers to get
newer, brighter ones just before mating season.


OTHER SYMPTOMS DURING MOLTING

There are different molting cycles experienced by birds. Some birds experience
one complete molt per year, some experience two complete molts, while others
experience a pre-nuptial partial molt once a year. Some of the symptoms that can
be noticed when a bird is going through the molting process are as follows:


PET BIRDS

Parrot – Pet Bird



◆ Weight loss
◆ Inactivity
◆ Mood swings and grouchiness
◆ Bleeding in pin feathers if pulled by the bird
◆ Ruffled look


WILD BIRDS

Peacock – Wild Bird



◆ Settlement in a secluded area
◆ Dependence on other birds for food
◆ Uneven appearance

Shedding is a natural process, and all birds go through it. If you have a pet
bird that is undergoing molting, remember to feed it a nutritious meal, rich in
proteins and minerals. Do not attempt to pull out its feathers, as it might
damage the feather follicle.

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