Do hens groom their molting companions?

[DustBathSpaDay]

My year-old Mille Fleurs d'Uccle, Marigold, is molting, and I occasionally see her companion, Kate, a Sebright, plucking feathers from the edge of the molting area. Is this normal grooming behavior?

Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could be, but it also could be feather picking and eating. Make sure your birds are getting enough protein in their diet when molting. Something with 18-22% protein. Limit low protein treats as well.