Sick love Bird?/

Question
I have a lovebird that flew into my deck on a hot summer day. I know a little about them because my mother had some when i was smaller. Is it normal for birds to shed their feathers from the root. for the past month she has lost like six feathers? is this normal behavior.

Answer
Hello Madeline and thank you for your question.

Your lovebird sounds like it is just molting.  I wouldn't worry about it losing it's feathers, they will grow back.

My amazon parrot is doing the same thing, and he really looks quite funny without some of his tail feathers.

Good luck with your new-found friend.

God Bless.

Dianna