AlisonH Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ive had my 2 girls for over 2years now and it's the first time my bluebelle has moulted. The feathers are coming out in handfuls and the garden looks like a pillow fight has taken place. When my other girl has moulted she has always acted normally but Charlie seems to be a bit miserable about it. I can't put my finger on it but she's not quite herself. Mooching about, less enthusiastic and less friendly. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yes it is It takes a lot out of them, growing new feathers, especially for girls with lots of them like your bluebelle. Thats why some people up the protein levels by giving a few treats during the moult, or a tonic. Its not necessary but it can make us feel a bit better, and hopefully the girls as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I think all chickens vary but I've found, as a general rule, that mine are miserable to start with and just when they are looking their worst start to perk up. I give a tonic when they are in moult and also spend a lot of time worrying about how little food they eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Add some Biotin to their pellets; it really helps them to feather up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thank you, I have been adding poultry spice but will get some tonic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 My bluebelle is moulting at the moment and she looks thoroughly fed up with the whole thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Mine get a tin of tuna which certainly perks them up, they are less keen on poultry boosting pellets and consider their glugs poisoned when I add AC Vinegar to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 My bluebelle is moulting at the moment and she looks thoroughly fed up with the whole thing! So does Marshmallow one of my Snowbelles, I have never seen her look in such a state. Although they lay lovely large 70g + eggs they are tiny birds compared to the other hybrids and without many feathers it just shows how small she is. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
