Quail molt pictures?

[kurby22]

Can anyone show me pictures of quail molt? I’m almost certain that’s what they’re going through, there are feathers EVERYWHERE and they all look sort of haggard I just want to be sure! The egg count has gone way down as well, with days getting shorter I’m thinking it’s just that time of year? Thanks!!

 

[Nabiki]

It is that time of year, and it sounds like moulting.

 

[kurby22]

It is that time of year, and it sounds like moulting.

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Oh good! I timed it poorly with a change in feed so I was worried that I maybe got something they shouldn’t have. I’m gonna go back to the higher protein until after molt I think. Just to be sure they get enough protein. Thank you for the picture that helps a lot!

 

[Nabiki]

I have feathers all over my yard right now too.

 

[kurby22]

I have feathers all over my yard right now too.

It's been so cool over night the past week or two, so I suppose it makes sense! Thanks!

 

[FrancescaCarella]

Hello! our quails have allso been molting, however, they have big bold patches, is this normal?

 

[little-beep]

Hello! our quails have allso been molting, however, they have big bold patches, is this normal?

yes - normal

 

[FrancescaCarella]

Hi! Just wondering if it indeed is normal that their skin looks pink while molting. I noticed that although some of them have pin feathers, not all birds do. Is this another issue?
The whole lot seems a little stressed.
Would it be a good idea to reduce the hours of sun so they stop laying and can focus on regrowing feathers? They are still in an indoor coop with 12hrs of artificial light, laying everyday.