Hi, so my bcm hen was broody in fake eggs for a few weeks, then I gave her real eggs. So she was broody a bit extra let’s say. And 5mos ago she was broody forever til I slipped her some chicks (so broody 2x in a year).
She now has 4 chicks. Her comb is pale but her feathers LOOK ok, but I’m finding her short feathers everywhere-she’s my only black bird. A LOT. It’s October, could she be moulting right after brooding chicks? Is it Stress?
In general, is there anything special I should do to help her recover? She’s done such a great job. Ty. PS she eats chick feed but can also reach the high up layer feed. I’ll be switching to am all-flock soon
She now has 4 chicks. Her comb is pale but her feathers LOOK ok, but I’m finding her short feathers everywhere-she’s my only black bird. A LOT. It’s October, could she be moulting right after brooding chicks? Is it Stress?
In general, is there anything special I should do to help her recover? She’s done such a great job. Ty. PS she eats chick feed but can also reach the high up layer feed. I’ll be switching to am all-flock soon