Do Chickens Grow Down for the Winter?

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stevesoileau

stevesoileau

In the Brooder
8 Years
May 2, 2011
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Duson, LA South Louisiana
I have BOs, RIRs, BPR's and NHR's and I've noticed that there appears to be some white fluffy feathers coming out on most of my hens. Is this something akin to down on geese and ducks? A winter coat per say?
 

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