this has probably been asked... (molting)

[chickensinMT]

How long is the molt? I have a 4 yr old hen that basicly lost all her feathers, this was the first time that I've had one molt this bad. it seems like its taking forever for her to get feathered and laying. Thanks!

 

[MissPrissy]

You could offer higher/more protein to help with the regrowth of feather. Perhaps some dry cat food every day, maybe a boiled egg or two with some cooked rice and yogurt.

Hope she feathers in before the really cold weather sets in.

 

[chickensinMT]

Thanks again! I'll try the cat food. I'll have to admit she is getting the feathers in but slowly. She looks really funny with no tail feathers, a fluffy body and smooth neck feathers!!

 

[jbkinor]

Maybe some nice worms would help. I dig worms for my girls when they're growing in new feathers if the ground is damp enough. They love it and follow me around begging for more!

 

[wegotchickens]

Crickets from the bait store are good, too. And it's sooo fun to watch the chickens chase them!