Information about Molting, (how often, why they do it, how long will it last etc)

[growsaposy]

I have 6 active hens, were laying 6/6, but now much less. Several are dropping feathers and I know they are molting, but have no idea why, etc.
Can you knowledgeable chicken people educate me?

 

[1muttsfan]

Here is a member article on molting -

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickens-loosing-feathers-managing-your-flocks-molt