jomaxsmith Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 My Rhode Star is now 19 weeks old and has started to crouch (sometimes!). She has also lost almost all her prominent tail feathers over the last week or so - is this normal in a hen her age or am I doing something wrong? Thanks Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I don't think they usually moult as young as that but I could be wrong. Ours haven't moulted yet and we have had them from point of lay, in May. I maybe varies from breed to breed. I am sure some of the more experienced Omleteers whould know for sure. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I got mine in May and they haven't moulted yet. Is it possible that one of the others is having a go at her tail feathers? This does sometimes happen before they settle down together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I had 2 from 12 weeks old - they did go through a partial moult before coming into lay, including tail and wing feathers. I'd say that is what it is, but obviously keep an eye out for any pecking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 It sounds like a normal moult, yes it can happen at that age, more noticeable in some than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpolloloco! Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 i got my 3 chooks last xmas, and they started laying around february this year. ours didnt malt at all before they started laying, but are starting to malt now!!!! i think its cos they were too young to moult. anyway, hope it helps!!! tap back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
