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When do they molt?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Glenmar, Aug 8, 2011.

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  1. Aug 8, 2011 #1
    Glenmar

    Glenmar Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have several girls that are looking a bit scruff. Are they molting this time of year??/
     
  3. Aug 8, 2011 #2
    I-Have-Happy-Hens

    I-Have-Happy-Hens Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yes its hot and there sheding their old feather and growing new ones
     
  5. Aug 9, 2011 #3
    TroutsChicks

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    Mine are dropping feathers like crazy! It's their first molt, they are just over 12 weeks now. they should be really fluffy by winter!
     
  7. Aug 9, 2011 #4
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member

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    The first real big molt is 18-20 weeks old. Before that, they go through several mini-molts, juvenile molts as they are getting adult feathers, etc.
     
  9. Aug 9, 2011 #5
    annep

    annep Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I was kinda wondering the same thing..I hope they dont molt in the winter..will they do that?
     
  11. Aug 9, 2011 #6
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member

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    Some do molt in winter. Depends on how old they are when winter hits.
     

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