Does molting keep hens from laying?

[spotman47]

Molting to me means the birds are on strike for about 3-5 weeks! Just got to let mother nature do her thing!

 

[lauralou]

If you aren't planning to let your Satan hen hatch any chicks, you really should break her of her broodiness. It's not healthy for her to sit forever.

 

[magentamomma]

you really should stop the broodiness. She won't be getting the right nutrition or exercise while she's broody. Google how to break up a broody, lots of pointers out there.

 

[gsim]

Either Calf-manna or cat food is good for boosting protein. Feathers will have to grow back before the bird's body system will allow eggs to form.

 

[hayesfamily]

I am going through this same thing. Gonna try the cat food and yogurt trick. Silly question... dry food or wet food?

 

[the girls club]

just my 2 cents worth. I would think dry. Because wouldn't the wet get moldy?

 

[abuhr1]

i got a question about molting. My 6 big girl's are still laying. They haven't molted yet. Winter isn't till December 21st i think. So i was wondering when there next molt would be. Not that i am in a hurry for them to stop laying. I was just curious.

thank you,
Amy