Not molting hens???

[Wyorp Rock]

That's good to know. What I didn't clarify is that the 3 pullets that are from their mother--were from me hatching their incubated eggs the 3 hens don't even know the pullets are theirs--in fact, they're not integrating well... Our 1 lead hen is relentless at the 3 pullets (specifically around food). She's then influenced the other 2 to be nippy and mean to the pullets.

It's common for integration drama (nippy, chasing, etc.) just be patient. As long as no one is getting penned down and bleeding I leave it alone. Pullets can squeal and squawk like they are being killed even when just looked at LOL
If possible, add another feed and water station (more feeders if possible). Having plenty of room for them to get away from older hens would be good - perches in the run gets them up and out of the way. Usually they will eventually work it out though.

 

[paloozaparty]

That's good to know. What I didn't clarify is that the 3 pullets that are from their mother--were from me hatching their incubated eggs the 3 hens don't even know the pullets are theirs--in fact, they're not integrating well... Our 1 lead hen is relentless at the 3 pullets (specifically around food). She's then influenced the other 2 to be nippy and mean to the pullets.

It's common for integration drama (nippy, chasing, etc.) just be patient. As long as no one is getting penned down and bleeding I leave it alone. Pullets can squeal and squawk like they are being killed even when just looked at LOL
If possible, add another feed and water station (more feeders if possible). Having plenty of room for them to get away from older hens would be good - perches in the run gets them up and out of the way. Usually they will eventually work it out though.

Oh oh oh thank you a million--great suggestions--i shall add more feed stations (I have a lot of water stations set up all over)--i throw food in many directions and apart but may need to set up stations so that they're not so hangry and yes the new girls squawk like crazy when their mom's even look at them haha

 

[aart]

i thought that was early for molt--and of course worried that she was having a health crisis instead--but now she looks beautifully fully feathered. However, the other 2 haven't molted whatsoever. I don't know why I feel like I have to torture you all with asking if that's normal and or could they molt still this season?

Being broody can trigger a molt.

 

[paloozaparty]

Being broody can trigger a molt.

Thanks again for your great feedback!