PickleHen Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Having only homed hens since rehoming in October 2014, it would appear that at least one of our ladies is about to molt for the first time since joining us. Small feathers are dropping from her and she has definitely stopped laying. She seemed out of sorts last week so we separated her for a night and made sure she was eating and keeping fluid up and now she is back to her old self, albeit looking a little on the thinner side and she has ceased laying. I will ensure they all get more protein to help them through their seasonal wardrobe change, but is there anything else I should do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Not really. I've had hens who've ended up looking half plucked and some who have hardly ever moulted at all. You can put apple cider vinegar in their water. This can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I give mine a moulting tonic which seems quite good, but not sure if it's really necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
