Can Pullets Molt

[Thomas02]

Can 6 month old pullets go into a molt before laying any eggs

 

[junebuggena]

Most go through a partial molt, about a month or so before they are ready to start laying. Mine usually just loose the tail feathers, but some molt bits all over.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us. If you have pictures of your birds, they would be nice to see!

 

[Thomas02]

There combs and waddles are still tiny and a faded red color. Does that mean they still have some matureing to do??????????????????

 

[junebuggena]

There combs and waddles are still tiny and a faded red color. Does that mean they still have some matureing to do??????????????????

yes

 

[Thomas02]

yes

Thank ya I'll try everything ya told me to try

 

[sunflour]

so glad you have joined us.

Usually the first year they just go from baby fluff to feathers as a juvenile molt. Next year they'll have a real molt.

When the wattles and combs get really red, and they squat when you try to pet them....then egg laying will be near.

 

[sourland]

so glad you have joined us.

Usually the first year they just go from baby fluff to feathers as a juvenile molt. Next year they'll have a real molt.

When the wattles and combs get really red, and they squat when you try to pet them....then egg laying will be near.

X 2 Welcome to BYC.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and ! Pleased you joined our flock! Sunflour stated it very well. Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]