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alicemandy

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Moulting?
« on: January 31, 2011, 14:56 »
Can anyone tell me if chickens moult at this time of year as my girls are losing lots of feathers?  Have dusted them for mites.  Any ideas?
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Re: Moulting?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 14:58 »
Hi Alica and welcome to the forum. 

Yes chooks can moult this time of year.   As long as some new quils are following through I wouldnt worry too much.  Some folk give them tuna/extra vitamins to help them through a moult but hey thats up to you!

Hope this helps.
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 12:04 »
My Light Sussex is moulting right now.  She's very embarrassed by the loss of her feathers.  Vane creature, she is!
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 14:05 »
I have ex-bats moulting at the moment, seems strange they pick the coldest months to run around naked  ???
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