first molt

[amandaemily11905]

i have a few questions. i have a 1yr old bfa and she just started her first molt.

is it normal for them to become aggressive during this time?? she has never really bitten me before and ever since she started molting she has broken my skin twice!!!

and also, today was her first good shower since she started molting and i noticed bald spots that had never been there before. does this happen as well??

[4HAND]

The blood feathers can be tender which could account for the irratability. Regular baths are important during a molt to soften the keratin surrounding each new feather.As for the bald spots,how large are we talking?None of my birds have ever had a visible bald spot.What kind of diet does your Blue Front recieve?

[4HAND]

I tried to edit but couldn't,sorry.I should not have posted in the experts section untill the expert has answered.

[amandaemily11905]

the bald spot isnt that large, about the size of a half dollar. its only visible when she is wet, thats why i just now noticed it.

she eats zupreem pellets, i alternate between fresh fruits and veggies. she gets scrambled eggs a few times a week, dried bananas in the morning with her pellets, and the occasional peanut for a treat.

[Nazir's]

Originally Posted by 4HAND

I tried to edit but couldn't,sorry.I should not have posted in the experts section untill the expert has answered.

What's the expert section?