I can't wait anymore!

[AmyWho]

All 4 of my chickens started to molt within a week of each other.

They started dropping feathers early in September. I've got (we think) a RIR, a Red Sex Link, a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and a Plymouth Rock Barred.
I haven't added additional light. I've heard they will often still lay at least an egg or more a week without. I don't mind the reduced amount if it's easier on their bodies.

How much longer do y'all think I have to wait for this molting season to subside? I'd like an egg once in a while, at least.

 

[Judy]

The length of a molt varies a lot, but I've read the average is two months. Supplementing with protein helps them recover, in case you hadn't read that.

 

[Wyandottes7]

All 4 of my chickens started to molt within a week of each other.

They started dropping feathers early in September. I've got (we think) a RIR, a Red Sex Link, a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and a Plymouth Rock Barred.
I haven't added additional light. I've heard they will often still lay at least an egg or more a week without. I don't mind the reduced amount if it's easier on their bodies.

How much longer do y'all think I have to wait for this molting season to subside? I'd like an egg once in a while, at least.

The molting will probably take a few months longer. Two of my birds started molting in early September too, and they are still molting. I'm not expecting eggs from them for at least another two months.

 

[AmyWho]

I feed them worms from my vermicompost bin daily. They free range on a half acre all day, and I'm sure have plenty of access to bugs?