How long does it take....?

[Willem81]

I recently adopted some chickies that were being picked on in their flock and two of them are missing a lot of feathers. Picking no longer happens, my girls took them in and let them be. I have had them for about 2 weeks now.. and not much sign of the feathers coming back.. I am just wondering how long it will take for them to get their feathers back, as it is getting COLD here in Colorado... Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[clayhill]

Yea, I've got several hens missing feathers, too (rowdy roo). From what I know the feathers won't be replaced until they go through a molt. They molt every 18 months or so. Hopefully before winter, huh. At least I'm in Arkansas where winters are usually fairly mild. Good Luck.

 

[snowflake]

one of my hens lost a lot of feathers (to many roo's) got rid of the extra roosters 3 weeks ago and her feathers are starting to come back now. she first looked very fluffy around her bare spot, then I noticed the shafts had new growth. good luck with yours. We live in Michigan and I think she will be good before it gets to cold.