Molting?

amandawv

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May 2, 2014
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does this look like molting? She's about 16 months old and still lays. She's eats/drinks fine/normal. She's on layer pellets and fresh fruits/veggies and occasional mealworms as treats and they eat what they dig up in the yard. I also checked for lice/mites and I didn't see anything. I'm new to chickens although I have parrots. When they molt they don't lose their feathers in one spot like her. Thanks for your help
 
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The first big molt usually takes place around 16-18 months, and yearly thereafter. You will normally see shed feathers in the coop and outside when they are molting. Many start losing feathers around the neck first. When mine are molting, I will give them either 20% Flock Raiser feed or some 24% gamebird feed in addition to their normal feed for some extra protein. Feeding some scrambled eggs, chopped tuna, or a bit of good dry cat food also works. Here are a couple of good links to read about molting:
http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it.aspx
http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/the-molting-process/index.jsp
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickens-loosing-feathers-managing-your-flocks-molt
 
Thank you!ill try these
The first big molt usually takes place around 16-18 months, and yearly thereafter. You will normally see shed feathers in the coop and outside when they are molting. Many start losing feathers around the neck first. When mine are molting, I will give them either 20% Flock Raiser feed or some 24% gamebird feed in addition to their normal feed  for some extra protein. Feeding some scrambled eggs, chopped tuna, or a bit of good dry cat food also works. Here are a couple of good links to read about molting:
http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it.aspx
http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/the-molting-process/index.jsp
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickens-loosing-feathers-managing-your-flocks-molt
 

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