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I would stop giving them scratch entirely until they're through this stressful process. It's essentially "chicken candy" and is of no help to them during a molt (and should be given sparingly at other times). Make sure they have access to plenty of oyster shell if you're going to do the...
Thank you for your responses...I feel much better:D
Thank you for the pictures ADozenGirlz of the molting hen...mine are bad, but WOW!
I will keep an eye on the girls and hope all is well.
We are new to the BYC Forum and need some help...
We began raising chickens about a year and a half ago and things have been great! However, recently our girls have lightened up on laying and are losing feathers on their behinds, back of necks and on the joint of their wings. I have looked...