cooker Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Our audrey is undergoing a massive moult. Every night when I go to lock them up there are more white feathers scattered over the run. She has just had a worm infestation of some kind (I think) I am treating with flubenvet (day 4today) and her poo has firmed up nicely. Could the moulting be connected to the worms? Is it normal for them to moult at this time of year? She is about 17months old. Thanks for your advice in advance! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 One of my Fenton Blues is going through a spectacular moult at the moment. Daft if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grageomat Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 i had 2 moult through all the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It's nice to see the chickens haven't bothered reading any of the books which would tell them when they SHOULD moult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Some of mine started moulting in August and they've taken it in turns ever since. I thought they'd finished but now Francesca and Maude are doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 mine were moulting around november, but only a few feathers out at a time. however, now there are now LOADS of feather spike cases everywhere in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Paxo's having a go a moulting at the moment, I believe she's going for the hen rescue look with a sort of slightly crumpled 3 feather tail and a whispy beard. Not very attractive. I caught sight of her head yesterday and it was a grey colour, I thought she was covered in mites or something horrible but on closer inspection it was just quill casings coming through. Phew that was a relief I can tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My frizzle Polish is moulting. All 3 of my old Pekins have just finished growing back feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 The good news is they will all look so beautiful for the spring season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Phew, shes not abnormal then! her feathers had lost their white gleam anyway with all the winter dust/mud bath's. Indeed, at least she will be looking good in the spring! Thanks, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 i had 2 moult through all the snow! mine did too, the nutters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
