Suddenly Silent Hens

[backyardfarmfamily]

I have two hens that ordinarily make quite a bit of noise but starting about a week ago they stopped making noise all together and have stopped laying eggs. They appear healthy otherwise. Any guesses?

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

Wow, i'm not sure. Are they starting to molt?

 

[raspeary]

I don't know but here's a bump for you.

 

[CMV]

My guess is they are getting ready to molt. It's that time of year...

 

[buffy O's]

That is exactly the way one of my sexlink is doing and I haven't saw the roo go to her either and she was one of the favorites. She is about 30 wks, so about 7 months. I didn't think they molted until they were over a yr. old. This is our first time with chickens so I am probably wrong on that, just thought I read it somewheres.
So, tell us all you old timers:

, what is going on with our little girls?
thanks so much,
Buffy

 

[backyardfarmfamily]

They are molting!

 

[buffy O's]

Really, that is reassuring to know. I just wasn't expecting them to so young. She doesn't seem to be loosing feathers. Just how does this process go, I keep seeing naked chickens running around in my mind.I know that's probably not how it will be, at least I hope not! Any info on molting anyone?
Buffy