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Moult & laying question

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Indigohills7, Jan 27, 2010.

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  1. Jan 27, 2010 #1
    Indigohills7

    Indigohills7 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick question. After my flock was slaughtered last Easter, I have been out of chickens. Recently adopted an EE hen. She is currently living in a dog cage in my garden room. (Until I can make another run for my coop.)

    She is going through moult, I believe, and there have been no eggs. I think she is going through moult because she spends 90% of her day preening ...

    How long does moult continue ?

    Thanks, Eileen
     
  3. Jan 27, 2010 #2
    SmartyChick

    SmartyChick An Official Milkmaid

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    IMO it depends on the bird. Some of mine are done in a couple weeks, some in a month, and some more... Hope this helps, it must be a killer waiting for those pretty eggs (sorry, I'm on a colored egg kick). [​IMG]
     
  5. Jan 27, 2010 #3
    Happy Chooks

    Happy Chooks Moderator Staff Member

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    My buttercup has been molting for 3 months now. She's back to looking normal, but still no eggs.
     

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