1. Nov 6, 2009 #1
   

   Hippy_Joe New Egg

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   I noticed about two weeks ago that one of my hens started losing tail feathers. Then today I notice that one of the others is starting to lose tail feathers. I don't relly know what is causing this or if it's even normal. Any comments would be great!
   
   

    
3. Nov 6, 2009 #2
   

   Guinea Goonie Roosting Elsewhere

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   My roo blew ALL his tail feathers a while back. Now he has a brand new shiney set to sport with.

    
5. Nov 7, 2009 #3
   

   RAREROO Overrun With Chickens

   

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   Yep It's that time of year for molting

    
7. Nov 7, 2009 #4
   

   CheerfulHeart2 Creative Problem Solver

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   Molting. Loosing feathers to grow new ones in.

    

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