The parrotlet.net Guide To Your New Parrotlet Introduction Behavior Cage Toys Diet Supplements Sleep Health Molting Grooming Hazards Conclusion Molting At approximately 4 months of age parrotlets go through their first molt. Increase protein at this time. The bird might get a little irritable during his molt. Don't be alarmed if he takes on a rather "moth-eaten" appearance. This is perfectly normal while he is replacing all of his baby feathers.       © 2008 PARROTLET . NET HOME Services provided by transactive.com