I've seen references to molting here over the past few months and how it leads to egg laying cessation. Most of my Gals are over a year old now. The youngest 7 will be a year old in June. When can I expect to be hit with this? Is it something they all do at the same time or thereabouts or what? I get the impression it happens in the winter. How long does it last? And does it mean complete stoppage of laying? Anyone have any input on this?
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My 2 leghorns did a light molt in March/April (for about 4 weeks) at 11 months old. No eggs for 4 weeks. They just started laying again. I've heard this happens and others will molt around 14 - 18 months old. I don't think it HAS to be in the winter though. My other breeds haven't molted yet. There are no eggs during a molt