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-nothing wrong with them eating the feathers they're losing. -not preferable for 'em to pick and eat feathers from other birds. -doesn't usually happen but it can.

I think extra protein in the diet helps because it takes protein to produce feathers and eggs. (-thus the chickens cease laying whilst molting because the protein is being utilized to regrow feathers. -feathers are comprised of a high percentage of protein.) -don't think the protein/meat stops...

I have several hens that are molting. I have been offering them good pieces of meat leftovers (from the table). -seems acceptable to offer extra protein in lieu of the fact that they'll resort to eating feathers instead if necessary (if protein is lacking in the diet). -had much rather them get...