moulting again!

hermon · « **on:** December 21, 2007, 16:02 »

how many times should a hen moult in a year?
roady is moulting on her head again its been about 3 times since the summer is this normal?

richyrich7 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2007, 20:16 »

Don't think so Hermon once a year is the norm, not under stress of any sort is it ?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2007, 21:09 »

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Don't think so Hermon once a year is the norm, not under stress of any sort is it ?

Or being plucked :!:

richyrich7 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2007, 21:10 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Quote from: "richyrich7"
Don't think so Hermon once a year is the norm, not under stress of any sort is it ?

Or being plucked :!:

very stressed !

hermon · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2007, 06:16 »

no she's one of the "leaders" she is old though

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