Successive molts....dangerous?

[Carrie Lynn]

My banty Leghorn finished a winter molt about one month ago and hasn't starting laying again yet. Now that the days are lengthening she appears to be starting another molt and I am concerned. Once again she is loosing the feathers on her head and is replacing them. I worry that this is going to be too much for her. Anyone else experiencing this? I've been offering BOSS and dried mealworms in addition to her feed. What else can I do? Thanks in advance, Carrie Lynn

 

[they'reHISchickens]

She is losing feathers on her head? Right behind her comb? Is there a roo nearby? If so, he is likely pulling her head feathers out as he is mounting her and she should start laying soon.

 

[Carrie Lynn]

No, no roos. Also, she is at the top of the pecking order and the other 3 hens get along w/ her just fine.
Just as in her previous molt, she started losing the small feathers on her face and head. I just hope it doesn't continue into a full molt.