Luvachicken Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've been keeping a count of eggs for a while now but the eggs have gone down by 10 each time for the last 3 months. April was the best month but June was quite disappointing at only 57. Having lost Tilly and only having 5 girls now obviously makes a difference but actually Lucie has only laid about 4 eggs this year so I really only have 4 girls. Keeping a count of eggs is interesting and shows just what is going on. Yesterday I noticed that Lucie is moulting already Feathers are everywhere. Not sure I've ever had one moult so early before. She is 4. Are they meant to moult now ? I know the weather has been pretty miserable so far, apart from a few hot days, but do my girls think it is Autumn already ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 My exchequer started the moult yesterday and looks like a pillow has exploded in the coup. I put it down to the weather being warm for a few weeks and this last week has been cold, so much so I lit the woodburner twice this week. I also have a broody Pekin, who has a wicked temper when I try to move her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I don't have any moulting yet, but my egg count is dropping too. Very similar to yours Luvachicken - I have four girls (one of whom only lays a handful each year) and my count was highest in March and April and since then has dropped by 7 or 8 each month. Have only had one chook have one attempt at being broody so far this year though - must be some sort of record (bet I shouldn't have said that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Two of mine are moulting too and we are not getting as many eggs, although two are persistent broodies, so tend to stop laying I thought it was too early to moult though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Just picked up the ladies today and one of my New Hampshires is definitely moulting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 So glad to hear that Lucie is not the only one to be moulting right now. I also have Polly in the broody cage as of this morning Such funny things chickens So much for global warming and supposedly better Summers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I'm afraid global warming never forecasted warmer summers for us - mild wet weather all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 I'm afraid global warming never forecasted warmer summers for us - mild wet weather all year. Time to emigrate me thinks I have noticed new feathers just starting to come through on Chloe today. I will have a good look at the others tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I have 1 chicken in full moult - she is all white and it looks as if there has been a pillow fight. Also out of 3 girls only 1 is laying - the other two stopped a week ago. Regarding the white one who is moulting - it was all over but just looking at her now she has a bare bit on her chest with what looks like quills. Is this normal? I have only recently got full sized hens after having banties for 5 years. They never moulted much - just stopped laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 2 moulting here and a bout of lice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I've got one that came of wanting to be broody about 10 days ago that's in a full on moult and I think she was the first to moult last year but that was about 6 weeks later than this. and last years moult was early I think it's the wide range of temperatures were getting this year plus quite a few early dark over cast and cool nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmalou Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 One of ours has started moulting too although not in large amounts, However one of our neighbours hens is pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 I think all of mine are moulting but fortunately at the moment, Gemma and Polly are still laying every now and then. I actually got more eggs in February - 27 than I did in July - 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Have had no eggs since... Long! Nutmeg and Ginger are sort of moulting. Leentje and Merel are just little babies and still act like babies. They do both squat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Three eggs today!!! Omg! Tiniest little 21 gram egg from of the Dutch bantams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Three eggs today!!! Omg! Tiniest little 21 gram egg from of the Dutch bantams! Yahaaaaaayyyyyyy !!!!!! So pleased for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Well done, I'm pleased to report mine are now up to 8'eggs at least twice a week and other days 6 eggs which with 11 chickens, 2 who are elderly ladies and with 2 moulting, I'm with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
