Is this molting?

[Michael Propst]

I would still be inclined to cut out the cracked corn or scratch or even both since you are giving them plenty of other treats.

The Naturally Free Organic Layer and 3-Grain Scratch I buy is corn free. I have only been adding 5% cracked corn to their dry feed which I planned on running through the winter months. I have however considered cutting back to just about 2.5% cracked corn in their feed. They do not get the scratch everyday. On days I know they are going to be able to free range I do not put any down, on days I know they are going to be confined to the run I put some down but only 1/8 cup throughout a 9'x9' run, for the winter I have my run covered with about 4-6 inches of straw and I have been raking the scratch into the straw. This is just enough to give them something to do foraging through the straw for a little scratch on these long boring winter days when they are confined. Thanks again for all of your advice. I will make a update once I have confirmed but I am 99% positive there is nothing else going on with my barred but molting. I spent much time with her yesterday and she has now dropped a few tail feathers and beginning to drop feathers around her neck and chest.

 

[rebrascora]

I will make a update once I have confirmed but I am 99% positive there is nothing else going on with my barred but molting. I spent much time with her yesterday and she has now dropped a few tail feathers and beginning to drop feathers around her neck and chest.

That is good to hear.