Beard and muffs disappearing!

[chookchick]

I hate to disagree with Pips and Peeps of all people

but some of my first year pullets are molting, and they are 9 months old. There is a "mini-molt" that can happen at this time, not like the full blown molt of the older hens. The key is to look for the spiny new feathers coming in. I would also quit with the "messy foods"--there are lots of treats you can give them! Be creative!

 

[chick4chix]

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Thanks- I will go out and look for pin feathers right now- and yes, I'll quit for the time being with the wet foods- they make too big of a mess with it anyway- and it's like "crack" they go banana's for it- jumping in the bowl- spitting it everywhere- ha.