What nutrition does a parrot need when it grows feathers?

Birds' feathers change regularly every year. Most birds' feathers will fall off in autumn and be replaced by winter feathers, and in the following spring, that is, summer feathers will be partially or completely replaced. The colors of Dong Yu and Xia Yu are often different. There are more feathers and down in winter, which can keep you warm for the winter. The molting of flying feathers and tail feathers is usually symmetrical, so that the molting will not affect the flight of birds. According to different structures and functions, bird feathers can be divided into normal feathers, down feathers and fine feathers.

First, the reasons for the fading and unevenness of feathers:

1, the feed is monotonous and the nutrition is insufficient. There are too few other trace elements.

2. The influence of avian chlamydia virus

3. ectoparasites affect the development of birds.

4. Pigment deficiency

5. The quality of protein is too high

Second, matters needing attention:

1, pay attention to the temperature, avoid humidity and reduce interference. Increase nutrition after taking off feathers.

2. Increase the proportion of protein, vitamins and trace elements, and reduce the proportion of high-fat foods.

3. Feather powder, snake slough, cicada slough and eggshell underwear can be added to promote molting.

4. The nutritional principle of molting period is low in the early stage and high in the late stage.

Some birds must increase the amount of pigment.

6, reduce the water bath

7. Egg yolk contains sulfur, which is beneficial to the growth of new feathers.

8. Feed ingredients don't need to be changed too much.