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Red broilers Molting at 8 weeks. Is this normal ?

Discussion in 'Meat Birds ETC' started by DGuy, Nov 20, 2015.

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  1. Nov 20, 2015 #1
    DGuy

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    I swear my 8 wk old read broilers are molting. Feathers everywhere an looking pin cushiony. Is this possible?
     
  3. Nov 20, 2015 #2
    Ridgerunner

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    Totally normal. Chicks go through two full juvenile molts before they reach adulthood. They outgrow their feathers and need to replace them.

    Good observation. You are paying attention.
     

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