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« on: September 10, 2009, 12:41 »
How long does a two year old Sussex Buff Moult for.
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Roughlee Handled

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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 16:28 »
I have this bit of string do you know how long it is?
There is no defined length of time, but it should stop when all her feathers have been replaced.  :D
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Dont worry I am just paranoid duckie.

If I get the wrong end of the stick its because I have speed read. Honest.

Blar blar blar blar snorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre.
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Re: Moulting
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 16:36 »
Mine have been moulting for about three weeks now so NO EGGS!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 17:40 »
An average moult takes around 6 weeks, during this time hens can seem a bit peaky, specially if they go through a hard moult. A little poultry spice in their feed helps. :)
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