Molting questions

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Hello Chicken friends! I have 5 glw hens. They were a year old early May. I have never witnessed a molt. Is this uncommon?

 

[WIchickMama]

No it isn't, typically (there are some breed exceptions) you won't see a molt until the birds 2nd fall-or around 18 months.

 

[Mrs. K]

They will probably molt in the fall.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

No it isn't, typically (there are some breed exceptions) you won't see a molt until the birds 2nd fall-or around 18 months.

Oh wow WIchick! Glad you seen my questions and answered! Heres another question; is there anything i can/should do to prepare? We live in New England and it gets COLd come Mid October. Thanks again. I hope your flock is thriving

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Chickens are pretty cold tolerant, and they don't (generally) go bald when they molt, except in hard molts. Higher protein feeds (around 20%) help them speed thru molt, as feathers are mostly proteins. Otherwise, its the same things you already do - provide them a dry, well ventilated, not drafty place to shelter.