Feathers at 3 months

meadrian

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My 3 month old chicks are shedding little tiny fluffy feathers. Not alot,just some. I've also seen about 5 regular feathers, too. I know about molting, but it isn't the right time of year and they're only 3 months old. Is this typical when growing up? This really seems like a silly questions, but everything I google refers to molting. Thanks!
 
Yes. What you are describing seems to be the norm. They will shed feathers and grow bigger ones as they grow. I have some 3 to 4 month old chicks from this spring that are doing the same thing right now. A molt involves many more feathers. I would not worry.

Wish ya the best.
 

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