Molting

[Appling27]

I think our first hard molt is happening, I got these birds in feb of 2024. One of my birds is clearly molting but it's down to her skin, like her chest is totally bare. Is that normal? Should I do anything to help her?

 

[thecatumbrella]

The two things I know are 1) Offer a higher protein food, if you aren't already. Protein helps to regrow feathers faster. 2) Try not to handle them unless you absolutely must. Pin feathers are painful.

Sorry your girl is having it so rough!

 

[BoundlessLove]

A helpful article about molting:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/what-happens-when-chickens-molt.67366/

 

[Appling27]

The two things I know are 1) Offer a higher protein food, if you aren't already. Protein helps to regrow feathers faster. 2) Try not to handle them unless you absolutely must. Pin feathers are painful.

Sorry your girl is having it so rough!

Thank you so much. She is starting to get them back now. Poor thing