A healthy, well fed bird will instinctively take care of his body. Birds kept indoors will require occasional attention in the care of beak, nails, feet and feathers. Molting - All birds molt to lose old feathers and grow new ones.
Some species molt during certain seasons and others molt continuously.
Molt is natural and is not a sign of disease unless it is excessive or during the wrong season for your bird. Additional fat, protein, or vitamins may be required during molting as well as additional darkness to encourage rest. When the new feathers begin to appear, the bird may pick at the pin feather covers to remove them. Bathing - Many birds enjoy taking a bath and can be occasionally provided with a shallow bowl of warm water for this purpose. Reluctant bathers should be periodically sprayed with warm water.