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Does molting cause your chicken to get mean?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by HennyPenny49, Feb 1, 2009.

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  1. Feb 1, 2009 #1
    HennyPenny49

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    My chickens started their first big molt in August. One of them started pecking me alot and still does. I don't know why molting caused her to get so mean. She was my tamest one before. Any suggestions?
     
  3. Feb 1, 2009 #2
    SpottedCrow

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    Because they get uncomfortable with all those prickles...
     
  5. Oct 30, 2011 #3
    CluckCluck18

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    That happened to me, too. One of my sweetest chickens, Scarlett started molting and she acts like she's afraid of me. If I try to go near her or touch her, she puffs up and charges at me and tries to peck.....and she really looks ticked off. This is a chicken who would rest her head on my shoulder before going up to roost at night. Do they get better after the molt is finished? Please say yes!
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