Is this pecking or molting?

[BlindLemonChicken]

I just read your last post. You'll know for sure she's molting if you open the coop one morning and it looks like someone tore open a down pillow haha. Much better than bullying!

 

[Esrun]

I just read your last post. You'll know for sure she's molting if you open the coop one morning and it looks like someone tore open a down pillow haha. Much better than bullying!

Yes! That’s what it looks like like a down pillow exploded everywhere!

 

[Emmaloveschickens9156]

Ok. I feel more sure she’s molting now. I just picked her up and she flapped away leaving an explosion of feathers. I barely touched her and they came off. She also squeaked when I caught her (I’ve heard molting can be uncomfortable?)

Yes, she is molting, is she broody? Just wondering because Brodie’s usually sqeek. Broodiness can also trigger a molt

 

[Esrun]

Yes, she is molting, is she broody? Just wondering because Brodie’s usually sqeek. Broodiness can also trigger a molt

Doesn’t seem so. She’s never gone broody before. She’s about 4.

 

[pennyJo1960]

So full molt is is past her time.

 

[Esrun]

So full molt is is past her time.

I’m not sure what this means?

 

[pennyJo1960]

I’m not sure what this means?

Some birds my frizzle has had some really tough molts.
She has no wing feathers just now.

 

[Esrun]

Some birds my frizzle has had some really tough molts.
She has no wing feathers just now.

Awe, poor lady. My princess seems fine but is more skittish at the moment. She’s never been one I could handle easily. She likes being around me but doesn’t like me picking her up. She’s kind of my loner. Love her to bits though. She actually crows but is def a hen.