moutling - help first one want to make sure she isnt sick

[urmymom]

 

[Wyandottes7]

She looks healthy to me.

Most molting hens look this bad, or worse. You might notice her temperament change (she'll probably get more submissive, and be a little less active), but as long as she acts normal otherwise, she's fine.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Normal.
They look like hell and they don't feel good either.
Upping the protein helps.

 

[urmymom]

thank you... this is the first moulting. i have heard of it but have never seen it until NOW.. damb she looks bad.... have had her for over a year and its the first one... i was wondering why i wasnt getting eggs lately...... THANK you.........

 

[ChickenCanoe]

The molt can be anytime but normally the second autumn and every year thereafter.

It takes a lot of protein to make feathers and they take that time to give the reproductive tract a rest and makeover.