Thank you so, so much for starting this thread! I would have had a heart attack had I seen this in one (or more) of my girls. I am aware of the molt, but was unaware that it could get that bad! I probably would have had that chicken sleeping in the house with me, so I could keep an eye on her. And also as with one of the posts above, would definitely be putting little sweaters and booty's on her. Thankfully mine all love to be handled. Still may do that for my girls especially if they molt during the winter. They are still pullets yet, so I have a bit of a wait.
I wonder if anyone else has ever tried doing the chicken booty thing?! I know it sounds silly, but my girls REALLY hate to have cold feet. They walk around picking up and shaking their feet (like a cat does) for awhile when they first come out of the coop in the morning and usually after their naps. Also sweaters?! I'm a crafter, and was wondering for one, my own chickens, and two, whether there was a market for such a thing? Thanks in advance!
Kitty