Jules. Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 There are ginger feathers everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Welcome to my world! I've had Muddles and Molly moulting for four weeks now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 We had the contents of a small duvet in our run recently too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugette Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 My first post (here goes - I'm a newie!) I have had three hens for over a year and they are starting to moult for the first time since I bought them in June 08. However - they all have bare chests and tummies (only obvious when looking at them from underneath!) with no new feather growth - and this has been going on for months and months! I wonder if bedding them on hay could be the problem - maybe they're hot? I know they should roost on the bars, but they look so uncomfortable that I lay a thick coat of hay upon them for maximum comfort! Am I causing the drafty feather-loss they've all experieced by being too kind? Does anyone else put hay on the roosting bars of their Eglu? It's definitely not mites, nor are they broody - any help MUCH appreciated! Also have a limping Henrietta - no sign of injury so considered calcium problem? The girls have Organic Layer Mash pellets with additional grit and oyster shell available and free range all day. Read somewhere that Limestone Flour may help if it is calcium deficiency, what do you think? Again, would appreciate any advice. Well, I've done it - my first forum post ever! Thankyou x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Welcome lovebugette, love the very Just wanted to say hello, and I'm sure someone much more knowledgeable than me will be along soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 One of my silkies is moulting, it looks like a duvet has exoloded i was advised to feed her chick crumb and that seems to be speeding things up abit due to the protein good luck feather harvesting xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 One of my silkies is moulting, it looks like a duvet has exoloded i was advised to feed her chick crumb and that seems to be speeding things up abit due to the protein good luck feather harvesting xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
