My spring 2008 hens appear to be molting. I have read only a little about molting, but it's rather a curious phenomenon...
1. Once a year, chickens lose almost all their feathers and look just terrible.
2. Supposedly this should happen in February/March, but mine just must be early...??
3. They stop laying eggs.
4. I think it lasts a month or two, but not sure.
5. I also can't quite figure why God made them to loose all their warmth during the coldest months of the year.
I should post some pictures on here, it is rather interesting to see!
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