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none - 15 Dec 2003 04:59 GMT

thanks for all the help on my previous post about cockatiel diet. i wasnt
expecting that kind of response. another question i have is how often do
cockatiels molt? i bought my tiel about 2 months ago, the store said she was
2 months old. her wings were clipped and i would really like to see her fly
around. how much longer will i have to wait?

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John Hines - 15 Dec 2003 15:15 GMT

>thanks for all the help on my previous post about cockatiel diet. i wasnt
>expecting that kind of response. another question i have is how often do
>cockatiels molt? i bought my tiel about 2 months ago, the store said she was
>2 months old. her wings were clipped and i would really like to see her fly
>around. how much longer will i have to wait?

Once, or maybe twice a year.

My tiel goes thru a partial moult, spring and fall with the change in
seasons.

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Suntre - 26 Dec 2003 19:42 GMT

BABY Cockatiels will go through a good molt at 6 months of age--the flights
will probably grow out then--the bird will then molt again at 12 months. Then
twice a year usualy spring and early fall.
suntre

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