I think molting

May 4, 2025
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So one my girls I believe is molting
Tootsie a RIR She is my broody girl on and off and yr and a half old on her second fall
Signs I see
1 not active
2 palle and dropped comb
3 small but not fully gone feathers on top looks rough
4 her belly is bare with what looks like old quills coming out
5 appetite has diminished ( eats and drinks but when it's worm time and other snacks no interest)
6 stand in one place a lot doesn't really like moving
7 tail is drooping
There is no fighting among the girls a couple will go over and be next to her to keep her company
I checked for water belly and I'm not sure but I don't think she is egg bound
She is content when I hold her and no pressure on the belly
Any help is appreciated not sure what else to add or if this the right place to post
Thank you
 
So one my girls I believe is molting
Tootsie a RIR She is my broody girl on and off and yr and a half old on her second fall
Signs I see
1 not active
2 palle and dropped comb
3 small but not fully gone feathers on top looks rough
4 her belly is bare with what looks like old quills coming out
5 appetite has diminished ( eats and drinks but when it's worm time and other snacks no interest)
6 stand in one place a lot doesn't really like moving
7 tail is drooping
There is no fighting among the girls a couple will go over and be next to her to keep her company
I checked for water belly and I'm not sure but I don't think she is egg bound
She is content when I hold her and no pressure on the belly
Any help is appreciated not sure what else to add or if this the right place to post
Thank you
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Can you post photos of Tootsie and her poop?

Some hens do feel a bit poorly during molt. When was she last broody? Did you break her or was she sitting and hatched eggs?

I'd check her crop to make sure it's emptying overnight and look her over for lice/mites.

Watch to see that she is eating and drinking.
 

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