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Poultry and Pets => Chicken Chat => Topic started by: Abacus on June 27, 2012, 13:11

Title: Moulting...
Post by: Abacus on June 27, 2012, 13:11

After the longest moulting season that I can remember the girls have finally stopped. At times the run looked like an explosion in a pillow factory  :D

Title: Re: Moulting...
Post by: Anndee on June 28, 2012, 17:53

One of my banty's has recently begun her first moult and like yours, the run is full of feathers. How long did it last for? she's looking a bit like all her stuffing is coming out of her!

Title: Re: Moulting...
Post by: yacks on July 05, 2012, 15:49

I have had my girls for just over 2 years got them at pol ... Never had a moult yet ...  Should I have by now x?

Title: Re: Moulting...
Post by: ANHBUC on July 05, 2012, 20:32

Quote from: yacks on July 05, 2012, 15:49

I have had my girls for just over 2 years got them at pol ... Never had a moult yet ...  Should I have by now x?

Sometimes they only have a partial molt so you may not notice apart from them looking slightly scruffy.   :)

Title: Re: Moulting...
Post by: Anndee on July 06, 2012, 11:05

I wonder if its just a partial moult that Penny is having as she doesn't seem to be losing feathers anymore. She certainly looks quite scruffy though. She is a black Pekin, who is a bit greyish. when she does have a full moult will she come through a bit blacker or will she stay the same colour?