Early Molting?

[thistlecreek]

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.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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.