Approx. 18 week old chick lossing feathers?

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Hey guys! 3 weeks ago, I got 10 15-week-old chicks (3 cuckoo Marans, 6 Isa brown mixes, and 1 barred rock). Looking in my litter tray, I just realized that one of the brown ones is losing some feathers. I want to make sure this isn't a problem, because last year I got a California white that also started losing feathers at the same age(a lot more though), started acting strange, and died. Is this normal? LMK if you want to see pics.

 

[Richard1234]

I would assume it's just getting bullied by the other ones. Happened to my Americana and a couple of my silkies. I would like to see a pic of the one that is losing feathers

 

[3KillerBs]

Photos?

It's about the right age for the final juvenille molt that occurs right before they hit point-of-lay.

 

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I don't think she is getting bullied, because they all get along great and I don't actually know who is losing feathers, I just know they are brown. I will take pictures and upload pictures of the litter tray tomorrow, but fair warning- the litter tray is a little poopy as I haven't cleaned it yet. Sorry!

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hey guys! 3 weeks ago, I got 10 15-week-old chicks (3 cuckoo Marans, 6 Isa brown mixes, and 1 barred rock). Looking in my litter tray, I just realized that one of the brown ones is losing some feathers. I want to make sure this isn't a problem, because last year I got a California white that also started losing feathers at the same age(a lot more though), started acting strange, and died. Is this normal? LMK if you want to see pics.

Pictures? She may just be molting.

 

[Chicken love to infinity]

Photos?

It's about the right age for the final juvenille molt that occurs right before they hit point-of-lay.

I didnt know they have another molt before point-of-lay, thanks. I just got a little freaked out when I saw some feathers. Thank you!

 

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Pictures? She may just be molting.

I will take pics tomorrow

 

[3KillerBs]

I didnt know they have another molt before point-of-lay, thanks. I just got a little freaked out when I saw some feathers. Thank you!

There are several juvenile molts as they grow.

 

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I think it is a juvenile molt because there are also some cuckoo Marans feathers.