What Happens if a Chicken Can't Molt?

[chunandsnuggles]

One of my chickens has a broken tail from a dog attack, she's 13 months so I'm just wondering, what would happen if her tail can't molt when the time comes? She can't move her tail at all so I'm guessing she won't be able to lose and/or grow feathers.

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

Nothing. She’ll be fine. The feathers will loosen and fall out and grow anyway. Be sure your’e feeding her lots of protein and calcium. I hope she gets better!