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Wing feather development during 12 wk mini-molt.

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by HennyRenny, Jan 21, 2015.

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  1. Jan 21, 2015 #1
    HennyRenny

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    I have 4 Buff Oprington girls currently going through a molt (mini-molt?). They are approximately 16 weeks old and there are feathers everywhere! I have a question about new feather development. On one of my girls the wing feathers look stringy. Is this a normal development stage?

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    Last edited: Jan 21, 2015
  3. Jan 22, 2015 #2
    Happy Chooks

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    I've not seen exactly that, but they will replace their wing feathers too. I wouldn't worry.
     

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