Feathers in the coop

[SassyKat6181]

The girls are just about 9 weeks. When I went in the coop yesterday, there were a handful of feathers scattered around. I looked everyone over and they all look ok. Is it normal for them to lose a few feathers at this age. They are long feathers, not fluffy. Thanks

 

[matimeo]

Mine are a little bit older than that. They were born early-mid August. When I cleaned the coop last weekend, there were quite a few feathers inside the coop itself. Seems like they've been losing more lately. I presume its normal. They don't seem to be ill-affected.

 

[gritsar]

Yeah, they will go thru several feather "changouts" while they get their adult plumage. Nine weeks is just about the right time for it, completely normal.

 

[lovinlife]

My coop has a ton of feathers in it right now. It's fine.

 

[Kittymomma]

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