Shedding of Leg Scales?

[chickachee]

Hi,

When I clean off the chickens' poop board, I've been noticing that there are tiny scales(?) (look like smaller than fingernail clippings) that are in the Stall Dry.

Does chickens shed their leg scales regularly? I haven't noticed any bumpiness on their legs or anything else that looks out of the ordinary.

Any help is appreciated.

Sheila

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

Chickens do molt their scales, just like how they molt their feathers. Since it is molting season, they could be molting their scales.