LittleBoPeep Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi there, we've had our chickens for six months and in all that time they have never molted. They are very healthy and are all still producing eggs on a regular basis. Do they have to molt/need to molt and how long does it go on for? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Most chickens moult in their 2nd winter, depending when they were hatched. They usually moult for 6 to 12 weeks, I think. They do stop laying during this time as it takes too much energy and protein to produce both feathers and eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBoPeep Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks for the info will just keep an eye on them and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
