michele Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Could anyone advise about moulting please. Do they tend to moult at this time of year (July), or does it depend on how old they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 My older ones, who are 2 and a half moulted a fair bit this time last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Can I give a word of warning, our Ruby died as a direct result of her moult. She moulted very late last year (Nov/Dec), due to the mild autumn we had. She lost a huge amount of weight, got an impacted bowel (as a result of the weight loss) and therefore didn't eat for a few days, quickly killing her. I don't want to worry anybody, and I think it was a combination of unusual circumstances. But we felt so guilty, and wouldn't want it to happen to any other hens. This year I will keep a very close eye on them during the moult, and make sure they are fed up (lots of protein is important apparently, tuna in spring water was recommended). I just think you shouldn't be too complacent about how much a moult takes out of them. On a more positive note, my other hen moulted late summer with no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Our darling Vera has just started to moult (we have had her since last July) It is a bizarre site as her old feathers have lost colour in the sun so she is decidedly two tone at the minute On the other hand Hilda who we got at the same time has shown no signs of moulting yet. Will give the tuna a whirl tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
