Loss of feathers around collar

[bluebarn]

Looking for some answers and suggestions- I have eight mixed breed free range hens- they have been incredibly healthy until now- tonight I noticed one of my astrolorps is missing feathers around her collar- any ideas on what it is and how I can help her?

 

[sourland]

Is she molting?

 

[bluebarn]

Not sure! Good point she's only 8 months is she too young to Moult or is that common?

 

[junebuggena]

My 9 month old pullets started molting last month, so it's not impossible that your girl is molting, too.