Hi there. My 6 week old budgie has just lost its tail feathers - is this normal? I know they molt at around 12 weeks but am concerned that something else is wrong.

It is eating / drinking and moving about as normal so could it be that it is a bit stressed? It has only been with us a week and I am wondering if the move could have caused them to fall out too soon.

Any help gratefully received.

Many thanks

Has it lost all of them together?

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Hello. I kept the feathers and have counted 8 which have come out over 3 days

That's not normal. When new feathers grow they should have a fully grown feather either side of it for support and protection while it is in blood

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Could it be caused by the stress of moving him? And will they grow back - he seems ok in every other way