How often does an eclectus parrot molt?
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Eclectus parrots usually molt each autumn for 2-3 months, then again 4-6 months after finishing. Some shed year-round, which is normal and tied to climate and hormones. During molting they lose old feathers and grow new ones; keep them warm against colds and the environment clean against bacteria.