Serious Moulting

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lmwheeler said:



This is my Wyandotte. She has looked like this for almost 7 months now! She has not stopped laying at all. She eats and is active. She doesn't have any lice or mites ( I've treated for both) and my other chicken a buff Orpington looks great. Does anyone know what is wrong with my chicken? She used to be beautiful
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One of my red sex-links looks like that too, actually worse with a big red patch on her behind and on her chest. I have no idea why and hope someone might respond to your picture.

Karli-Rae
 
Not only does my wyandotte have that bald patch on her back, she is also bald on the sides of her bottom. The feathers she has are fluffy and broken off at the ends. Her behavior has never changed and neither has her appetite. I would appreciate any thoughts or ideas.
 
Anneke said:
Hi everyone,

I have a question about moulting.
Mine started moulting in October. I was pretty upset about that, because we're living in Manitoba, so harsh winters. But they were doing fine, even in temps of -22F.
Now it's Februari and they are still moulting. Is this normal?
And one of the girls has a bare chest. I found out, that the others are picking her. What do I do about that? Can I put her seperate? I don't know if a chicken can be by itself. I don't want her to die in any way, so what would be the best thing to do? She is eating normal, all though she is the last to eat. I hope you chicken specialist out there (LOL), can give me some advice.
Thanks!

Oh, and even thoug it looks like I'm never on the forum, I am here, but I do not log in when I'm only reading. Seeing I don't have a lot of experience, I don't want to put something down just for the sake of putting something down. But I love to read your stories and advices.
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Anneke,
I have one girl that sounds identical to yours. I know you posted this a year ago, but it's so funny to me that the time frame is exactly the same for their moulting, and the fact that she gets picked on a lot. I've wondered what to do about it also. Also, I've noticed that her comb is a little paler than the other hens. I've checked, and dusted, numerous times for mites/lice because I was worried that that was her problem. Reading this thread, however, and seeing pictures, now has me leaning more towards a hard moult.
Is there anything I should do to help her through this? I live in Michigan. Which has been feeling more like Alaska this winter. LOL FYI: The coop hasn't gotten below 10 degrees F. this year despite the frigid cold, and huge snow falls.
Thanks
 
I'm sorry, I can't give you an answer, seeing I never got any solution to this either.
But she made it trough the winter just fine. I hope yours will too.
Good luck!
 
Hi,
I have a white chicken in molt, I am in the UK, is there anyone who can advise me on UK available feed supplements to help ?

Thanks
 

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