Ugh.. my beautiful Rusty is Molting!

[FisherMOM]

Here is a comparison of Before and After.

The before shot was taken a few weeks ago.
The after shot was this am.

Poor homely guy! lol!

I guess if I were a guy with 8 women, I'd be almost bald too! lol!

 

[Katy]

My two oldest BLRW roos are beginning to molt too.....they definately look a little rough these days!

 

[mjdtexan]

What is that all about and is it permanant?

 

[Katy]

Chickens go through a molt about once a year....some lose lots of feathers and others not so many. They grow new feathers in after a bit of time. Hens usually stop laying during this time. It's kind of their vacation.

 

[fatguyaz]

Do they all molt around the same time every year, or does it vary from bird to bird? What age does it start?
Thanks!

 

[Katy]

Mine seem to have their first molt when they're 12-18 months old. I think it varies from bird to bird tho. Some of mine you hardly notice they're molting and others look pretty pathetic.

 

[FisherMOM]

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yeah, Rusty is about 18 months old. what a cold time of the year to start molting! brrrrrr...

 

[Katy]

He's very handsome.....even if his feathers are a little rumpled right now.

 

[hoosierhen]

My coop is so full of feathers right now it looks like the chooks have been having pillow fights!!

 

[bamachick]

FisherMOM,
What breed is your Rusty? He is pretty. My Rowdy is the same breed. They look like twins.
Kathy