Mr Rhode Island Red Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 When is it normal for a hen to start moulting?, 2 of my hens Sarah and Sara have only started now (19 th december) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 You would think it would be logical for them to moult in the summer, wouldn't you! Afraid there's no rhyme or reason to it as far as I can see - moults just happen, so I don't think there's anything unusual in this for your girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Ours are still going through different stages. The last one started up last month and she is a little worse for wear. Everyone else seems to be doing it gradually but at least their backs, heads, tails and mostly the knickers are all new and fluffy. Some still have to replace their tummy feathers. And one is broody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 My Hybrid Hen is going through a moult. Inside the Eglu she has a bed of feathers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Ooh home made duvet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I was getting a bit worried about Baked who is moulting and looks like an old lady at the moment while Fried struts around with all her feathers intact. It really doesn't seem the right time for her to be moulting but since they both stay firmly inside the run with the tumble dryer hose pushing warm air into it (even when there is nothing to tumble dry - that's their dad going soft on them) she should stay warm enough ... They're off on holiday tomorrow for Christmas to a chicken boarding house where a nice breeder can keep an eye on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I've noticed just today that silly Fred has chosen now to start moulting. They must be short of a few marbles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yep, we have one who came out of the cube this morning minus tail and knickers - seems to have shed them over night by the look of the droppings tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I have one in full moult, who actually wasn't coping with the cold very well, (see my other post). The vet suggested that perhaps with this very cold spell their bodies are thinking that their current feathers aren't enough and they need a whole new warmer set - whatever the reason, it's a bad time of the year to be out in only your underpants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
