11 months Too Young To Moult?

[goldtopper]

My Australorp is beginning to lose feathers underneath her chin and on her face. She's stopped laying as well. No signs of mites, lice or anything; her appetite's great and she seems just as healthy as ever.
Is there a possibility she's moulting early?

 

[ECBW]

I would say it is possible. Few of my birds ever follow any rules. You are doing what I would... observe and react. If no other sign, just let her do her thing.

 

[aoxa]

Pullets in their first year will go through a molt up to 3 times. Not a full molt like they would in their second year though. If there are no mites, lice, or parasites, I wouldn't worry too much about it.