what is molting and when will my chickens molt

[chickenmama109]

i have 11 hens 1 roo

this is my first flock and got them in march when they were 2 days old
i dont know what molting is all i know is they lose there feathers what do i do when they molt and when will they start



thanks to all help

 

[FrankieDoodle]

http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it

Here looks to be a good website.

 

[theoldchick]

Molting is the dramatic feather loss that all chickens experience usually in the fall. It can start as innocent feather loss of one or two a day then the next day the chicken can appear nearly bald. Supply a good quality diet all year long and watch for bullying. This is a normal process and you flock will return to normal in a few weeks.

 

[chickenmama109]

should i feed them feather fixer when they molt

 

[chickenmama109]

http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it

Here looks to be a good website.

thank you that was a great read

 

[chickenmama109]

Will feather fixer feed help grow the feathers back in the molt

 

[theoldchick]

Some people do feed that product with good results. I have never used it as my chickens do well on the varied diet I feed them.

 

[Ash_lie]

Molting is when chickens lose all their feathers in a process to grow all new ones. It's a sensitive time for your chickens and the pin feathers are tender. I give mine feather fixer, it really speeds things along. I usually don't provide it until they are getting naked or have bare spots. Molting is like the chickens way of re-booting. Fresh new feathers and come spring healthy and lovely eggs.

 

[chickenmama109]

is there any thing i should know about feather fixer ive never used it before and dont know anything about it

 

[Ash_lie]

Nope, just feed it to them as their food during the molt. Of course still leaveout your grit and free range oyster shell