Budgie’s First Moult: Feather Care and When to Call a Vet

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Updated 24 September 2026: Replaced unrelated rabbit advice with bird-specific first-moult information and veterinary signposting. A budgie’s first moult can be unfamiliar to a new owner: loose feathers appear and new feathers begin to grow. Moulting itself is a natural process, but it does not explain every change in appearance or behaviour. This guide explains … Read more