Early Molting?

thistlecreek

In the Brooder
5 Years
Jun 27, 2014
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Central Iowa
It appears that some of my ladies which were born back in February are starting to molt. It is the correct time of year, but aren't they a little young? I check them often for mites and we just constructed and moved them into a brand new (huge) coop . We've started lighting it, but I'm wondering since there was a lag between starting the lights, if this stimulated the molting. Any advice is appreciated.
 
I've had 9 month old pullets molt. It's usually not a heavy most, just losing their tails and looking a bit scruffy. It's enough to disrupt lay I my for a while though. Give them high protein treats to help them.
 

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