WannabeHomsteader
Chirping
- Jun 8, 2025
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Hi all, I have 2 ISA browns from a free-range commercial operation. When I got them (back then, there were 4 of them) in August 2024, they all went through a bit of a stress molt due to moving, then started a "regular" molt around November 2024. One of these hens is STILL molting, missing feathers on the front of her neck, over her crop, and around her tail. Many of her wing feathers still look "shabby" like they've not been replaced. I have checked for mites and seen none. Her "sister" (raised together, same age and breed) is fully feathered and healthy. No signs of bullying. Both have laid eggs consistently through the molt and winter (which did not surprise me since they are ISA browns). She has looked like this for months now.
If it helps, I feed them a crumble layer feed (I think it's DuMor 16% protein) along with free choice oyster shell, grit, occasional kitchen scraps and mealworms.
Is she gonna molt forever?
If it helps, I feed them a crumble layer feed (I think it's DuMor 16% protein) along with free choice oyster shell, grit, occasional kitchen scraps and mealworms.
Is she gonna molt forever?