Molting Parrot

Sir William has been molting about a week now. I thought I would give you all a glimpse into what he looks like during this time. He molts just once a year, but its not supposed to happen until June! It's only March! PLEASE join our parrot family on Instagram! @Parrot_Sir_William

[@noneyabizz27]

Argh! I wanna scratch it off so bad T-T

[@MikeNolan]

me too

[@MizzysParrots]

He's molting again :) I was thinking about filming a quick video of me breaking them.

[@justthisguy4766]

YouOU DONT

[@jaydenkanuch2272]

I have a bird and I sometimes do that 😟😟😟 I try not to

[@lewis3761]

@@jaydenkanuch2272 if he likes it then good it's a great bonding experience

[@scotttorres1845]

He's so cute! I want to preen all those feathers. It seems every bird person has a nickname for pin feathers, my mom and I call them crunchies

[@MizzysParrots]

awe crunchies! cute! yeah I've always called them "spikes" or "spikies" because they look and feel like spikes lol. I actually enjoy breaking them all open. It's kinda relaxing to me hahaah

[@blahblahblahblah3408]

scott torres. I call them sticks

[@MooseCall]

When they first pop out, they're sprouts. 🌱

[@chopsandarchie7015]

I say my little green man has "prickle head"

[@behklee0]

OH YEAH I WANNA PREEN HIS HEAD

[@1450sturpin]

I'm so glad everyone feels the same as me. GET IT OFF ! HAHA

[@kaneroar3718]

I can’t sleep because i keep thinking about pin feathers.

[@ericbinkley6107]

Same

[@rubemgonzalez2742]

ahhhh like it feels weird seeing them

[@noahhoox]

​@@rubemgonzalez2742y'all must be trypophobic like me

[@HildeChristina]

This video ending without preening literally made me angry 😂 Please do a video showing the preening process!

[@mizzysparrots4874]

didnt realize how terrible the coloring is in this one! sorry guys!

[@gigi4713]

Wow! He's so lucky to have you as a helper! You can see how much balance, concentration and contortion is needed when they preen those head spikies!! 💚💚❤️❤️😘😘

[@temarishi]

this rebel parrots molting when its not the time

[@janetharmon2186]

he's muttering under his breath

[@nicholasbiddle7893]

I have the urge to scratch his new feathers

[@rosella6089]

Awwww so pretty💙

[@meljstephan]

Aww what a handsome boy. Not sure how I got to this video lol

[@benosonline]

Oh my god I have never seen that many pin feathers, much less all concentrated in one area!

[@gryffynda1]

Omg - I could DIE for those pins!!!

[@terrificgamer1382]

So beautiful

[@Mrbutters03]

Such a cute birdie ❤ bless you birdie if I'm not wrong you can preen the pin feathers that are ready

[@jaydagq3934]

Is it me or is it so freaking satisfying like it makes me disgusted

[@kiuii4077]

This triggered my trypophobia for some reason.

[@Grave_bane]

mom: lets see! birb: [stomach noise]

[@JusMehhh]

I can only think of how excited atisutori would be

[@deborahbrinn3081]

I feel bad for that bird. I do not understand why she did not undo some of the pinfeathers that were ready. That bird must have been very uncomfortable

[@fairyfairuz9484]

Omg. Such a relief. I was so worried as I'm new in this. My parrot, whose name is Jhontu is also going through this moulting period. Thanks for sharing.

[@_u2ez_318]

He not moulting he just got some fresh braids

[@BLane-xr1ic]

Thats a big molt poor thing, glad he looks really healthy ❤

[@anna8389szczerba]

that little noise he makes a couple times in the beginning spread about that sound like “huh?“ and “ya” “yea” are so cute 🥰 what type of bird is he, I assume a ring-necked parakeet because of his ring marking ? 🤗 hope all is well with you and your buddy bird! How old was he when you filmed this video

[@thatmfAM]

It is so cute

[@rukittenyt743]

Thank God! I just got a bird and I thought he was biting off feathers but they were on his head and I got confused 😵

[@Procket12]

Does molting itch like it does when you get a sunburn? if it does, I could see why he'd be grumpy.

[@MizzysParrots]

yes it is very, very itchy for them.

[@abesilverbush8160]

holy crap...! I can't take my eyes off those pins! Ive NEVER seen such an intense growth pattern--I mean his feathers are like those of a baby bird who is feathering out for the very first time! So, are you saying that this guys lost ALL his head feathers at once...? In other words, he was bald for a period??? This seems so atypical. Isn't it the worst possible time for him to have to endure a beak trim at the vet, btw? Since he's presently so stressed from this massive moult...?

[@MizzysParrots]

Abe Silverbush he's fine 😀

[@donaldlawrance840]

Nutrional defiencies can cause. Not familiar w ringneck or alexandrines though

[@cryingandeatingpizza9112]

I have a question my macaw is molting right now and she lets me help her so I break the tops off is that all I’m supposed to do like will the casing around them come off in time?

[@MizzysParrots]

Hi thanks for your comment! Yes that is ok - this is how I have to preen my Queenie. She only lets me break the tips and then if I get closer to the roots she gets upset. They WILL break off eventually on their own or with help from toys/cages as the bird scratches itself. If you can get deeper than the tips, do so. If not, it's fine! It will just take a little longer thats all but yes they will eventually flake off!!!

[@donaldlawrance840]

Misting softens and helps w itch

[@anupamahaldar7063]

Wish my hair grew that abundantly.

[@SM-sy5cd]

You are so lucky to be able to scratch his head like that. I would love to have birdie that lets me do that to a head pin feather . I just love it! Great video!

[@michaelkullman5171]

I like how she sounds like mable at the start

[@crazymania6827]

Nice videos.

[@ciararoberts9005]

How long to the pin feathers last ?

[@boredGrinch]

i have a quaker and he's full of pin feather. she doesn't let me pet her because it hurts and well my fingers are big to clean them on by one

[@SuperBeccy101]

I’m just curious, has your Alex always loved being patted like that? Because mine is quite tamed and bonded but temperamental/scared when it comes to pats, loves kisses and talking but this is something I really want to encourage, any ideas? He’s 2 and getting his ring which looks close to being complete

[@Janenov1]

The more time you spend with him the more he will trust you being "just part of the flock". Not just time but quality time, little steps, the sooner the better! My baby "Bob" will even nap with me afternoons, we play eye games all the time to see who falls asleep first???? Lol. Birds are curious and inquisitive, a great training tool. I always look at their natural character and excel on that!

[@kauserahmed4798]

What food you gave him...how new hair came...pls give suggestion

[@kiwilllt]

Wow, I have two parrots, and I never seen one of them molt as bad as William... Does William have this every molt?

[@MizzysParrots]

Unfortunately, yes !!

[@Anhel0410]

Kiwi lllt hi! Is it normal for parrots to molt? Or should I take him to the vet or do something to help my quaker?

[@rain5456]

@@Anhel0410 It's very normal.

[@theonewiththebird2296]

Before I had a bird this probably wouldve grossed me out But present me is now filled with the intense rage and need to scratch that *O F F*

[@slyliezeroseven3696]

Remember kids, it's not pronounced birdy it's bowdy

[@_u2ez_318]

Hi I have a question so my budgie is going thru a moult right now and we had an accident an accidentally pulled out his tail feathers, almost everything is gone I checked no blood no swelling he’s good just like before however does this mean that his tail will begin to grow next moult since he’s already half way thru this one? Thanks and please don’t violate me about his tail it was a complete accident and I feel so bad but on the brighter side it could’ve been so much worse!

[@_u2ez_318]

JarParz thanks yeah his tail grew in 5 weeks! But I have another question, he is at the end of his moult right now but why did he moult right after his previous moult?

[@bryleighbell2177]

Our chickens look a bit like that right now.but it's like their whole neck and feathers

[@rebeccaarellano4771]

You explained your parrot usually molts in June, but seeing as you filmed him in March and he's molting, you believe his body got confused bc of an injury to his tail feather, hence the early molting. Does that mean he'll molt again in June, yes or no? Or, is he going to molt in June, 2024? Please explain if you can. Thank you.

[@ThatADHDGal]

Quick question for you. What happens if you pick at the molting feathers? I did that with my bird, and she just bit me.

[@MizzysParrots]

Ciara Obrien if the feathers aren't ready, you can cause damage to the roots and extreme discomfort for the bird. If your bird wont allow you to preen them, then they must not be ready OR the bird simply does not like that attention. It happens! If ever your really concerned about your birds feathers, see a vet asap!! Another way for birds to preen without help from humans is toys. They can rub their new feathers on toys and break them open and a lot of birds prefer that because they are in control

[@ThatADHDGal]

Mizzy's Parrots Thanks!

[@jendaymate6183]

What age are they start molting? Mine is 9 months old I have a conure jenday

[@afiya8450]

Which food u r giving to parrot

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

If the feathers are ready why didn't you break the quills and preen your bird? I hear that's what flock mates do for each other in the wild, especially for those hard-to-reach places.

[@MizzysParrots]

I did! I always preen my babies. I didn't know that so many people would be interested in watching that part. But I already plan on making a video next year when he molts again :D

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

+Mizzy's Parrots yes please!! Very interested and very educational. We're learning SO much new info about companion parrots it's changing the way we interact and treat our feathered companions. Many have the intelligence of a 4-year old 😱 Thanks for sharing !

[@adnaankhan3185]

It should be removed or just let it be there?

[@marilynsimmons2560]

How come you have to take him to the vet for molting are they not supposed to be preened by like you?

[@MizzysParrots]

Marilyn Simmons Thanks for your comment! I don't take him to the vet for molting. He is seen by a vet regularly because of his overgrown beak. He has an infection causing it to grow like crazy. I always preen him myself, I did not show that in this video because I had no clue people would enjoy watching that!!! This was mainly a video to show up close what it looks like. And then i started receiving comments asking me to show me preening him so from now on I will add those videos! I did one recently.

[@mommy102]

Oh my Gosh

[@everydaycraft1302]

If i don't cut there pin feathers should they get trouble?

[@MizzysParrots]

everyday craft 30 They normally can get them off themselves, however certain ones are hard to reach and you should help them. Its always a good idea to help them anyway regardless. In the wild, birds rely on other birds to help them preen. Domesticated birds dont always have that and they need some help from you!!!

[@jbrown3364]

I need to see a preening video of this

[@jode3922]

How did you get him so tame! Gosh so jealous

[@MizzysParrots]

Haha, 20 years of practice I guess ;) No actually he's only calm like this for me. Anyone else he would rip their fingers off!!

[@jode3922]

I have had mine for 11 years she's really tame but the small one (4 years) is so afraid if hands and always bites. But i still work with her everyday

[@imaadi6282]

@@jode3922 Have you hand tamed her yet?

[@deborahbrinn3081]

How can you allow your bird to have so many pin feathers. You should have done some of his pin feathers for him.

[@mizzysparrots4874]

I did

[@Rishiiitaaa]

I have one too

[@mairasaranikhan2991]

How to treatment??? My bird age 3months

[@ihatehandleswtf]

(Since everyone has a word for pin feathers, I think I'll share mine) I call it "Bird Acne"

[@sammaliu]

That made me so uncomfortable. Idkw it just felt weird

[@adnaankhan3185]

Why do that pin feathers come????

[@Shinzon23]

Why does he have so many on his head?

[@nikolam2872]

what does molting mean???

[@artiicom]

I have a budgie and he started molting. I have tripophobia...

[@datwdschuc5778]

0:30 big birdie

[@adelr9578]

i have indian ring neck parrot he has a problem with his feathers he broke his feathers wing all of them and he has no tail at first i tough its parrot thing and i tough the feathers will grow back but it never did its have been like this over more than a year im really sad i always see a parrots like my parrot look very good with long tail and wing that make me very sad 😢 what should i do ?

[@MizzysParrots]

JaMaL SA you need to see a vet ASAP!!!!

[@anotherfanatic9000]

This is fucking up my trypophobia

[@parrotpirate9648]

What kind of bird

[@lesliewalker2225]

I read that if you touch pin feathers it hurts them

[@MizzysParrots]

Only if they aren't ready to break :) dark grey means they arent ready and will be painful to touch. Light grey means they need to break open. In the wild, parrots preen each other to get rid of their pins. Domesticated parrots need the help of their owner, or another bird in the home. Sometimes even toys help them to break open! My sir william here LOVES his pin head being scratched and massaged.

[@deborahbrinn6757]

That's alot of pin feathers

[@annapg.4626]

Why don't you preen them

[@nemo7782]

Partial 🌵 parrot.

[@fishworld9700]

What is the age of this cutie bird😊🐦

[@mizzysparrots4874]

24

[@hedgelord0]

SCRATCH THOSE IMMEDIATELY

[@genericusername337]

Oh my god that's horrific

[@tsukitakaoverlord4413]

Those are just pin feathers, they are temporary, they are developing. I have never seen so many pin feathers in one area!!!

[@tapataeo]

I want to prune it so badddddd 😭😭😭😭

[@greenmandude]

Oh godddd why does this make me so itchy

[@hopkidokid]

Trypophobia

[@TheWolvesGang]

It looks like it itches so bad

[@hotaruishere2133]

How the heck do you prune a bird? How AND why would you break open the feather for them???

[@bloopboi6585]

I wanna scratch it

[@squirrel-P998]

I ask for help with removal! William is lovely I want to helpful.

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

ahhhhh why so many lol

[@chowmein1915]

my bird is molting and that the only time she lets me touch her to help her out .--.

[@deborahbrinn3081]

Some of the pin feathers should have been done

[@mizzysparrots4874]

They were

[@annapg.4626]

Í wanna scratch them all

[@therealdarklizzy]

Hedgeparrot

[@hotaruishere2133]

Why do birds molt? I've never owned a bird, so I know very little ._.

[@xin4424]

Itchy spikes

[@roniealican532]

i don't feel bad why birds molt

[@akari_nakano]

My face is feeling weird seeing the pins ughhh i wanna rub them its bugging me SO MUCH especially the thumbnail aaaa noooo

[@hopkidokid]

Trypophobia

[@blahblahblahblah3408]

PLUCK IT

[@sivertu7343]

SPSulte 89 no then the head will br bald. And do you even know what these feathers is? It is new feathers growing

[@blahblahblahblah3408]

S1ck3d Intros. Oh

[@sivertu7343]

SPSulte 89 ;D

[@HildeChristina]

S1ck3d Intros That’s not correct at all.

[@sivertu7343]

HildeChristina k sorry

[@victoriathegreencheekconur5477]

My ptsd is killing me I want to scritche so much

[@sufyankhan8030]

mm

[@deborahbrinn3081]

There are too many pin feathers

[@jackwhitetron]

Most frustrating video of all time! OMG scratch them off!!!

[@MizzysParrots]

I did

[@vandanaakashgautam9672]

Plz don't touch the pin feathers on his head ,it hurts them a lot.

[@jollesracing517]

That isn’t true they really like it when you smooth them as long as it’s in the direction they should be going if you decide to rub the sheath off

[@MizzysParrots]

It doesn't hurt. Birds in the wild will allow their mates to pick their pin feathers. Doing this to your pet bird is close to the same idea. If he was in pain he wouldn't have sat there so long and content.

[@zaprowsdower3911]

Sausage fingers

[@user-qt6qu5qc6t]

Eww take it out!

[@j92000n1]

This video is triggering me

[@kaylahall1219]

Why so many in one spot?

[@deborahbrinn3081]

There are too many pin feathers