speeding up molting.

[bluefeather2697]

are there any possible ways to speed up the molting process?

 

[7L Farm]

I would add more protein to their diet.The protein is needed to grow back their feathers.

 

[arcatamarcia]

I would add more protein to their diet.The protein is needed to grow back their feathers.

How do you give them more protein? Scrambled eggs?

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Scrambled eggs if you have them, otherwise black oil sunflower seeds added to their diet.

 

[CluckyJay]

Or meat. My little hen seems to be having an easier go with molting since she started getting a lot of fresh fish.

 

[bluefeather2697]

uhm.. i read about 'calf manna' im not sure what is it but its a feed especially for calves and has 25% crude protein and 1 tbsp per hen per day can also help.. thanks for ur ideas. i'll try the scramble eggs.

 

[nuchickontheblock]

meal worms are a yummy protein treat.

folks also recommend yogurt, but my girls turn up their pointy little beaks at it!