Easter Eggers. Stress molt? Help.

[Eggcessive]

It looks like they do have pin feathers growing in, so maybe it was a mini molt. They should be be fine. They will roost together and keep warm. I use 2x3 roosts with the flat side up for roosts.

 

[And now we have chickens]

It looks like they do have pin feathers growing in, so maybe it was a mini molt. They should be be fine. They will roost together and keep warm. I use 2x3 roosts with the flat side up for roosts.

They have smooth 1x6 for their roost bar. They can let down flat and cover their feet completely. The do cuddle up tight at night once they fight about who gets to sit where.

 

[nuthatched]

@nuthatched, do you think the chickens are feather picking each other because they are not getting enough protein in their diet?

It could be winter boredom, quarters or chickens being chickens but the easiest way to rule out a protein deficiency is to adjust the diet.

The question remains, do I bring them into the garage as it’s going to be in the low teens at night? I don’t want them to get frostbite without the feathers around their combs. Also, is this molting?

They'll be fine, they don't need to come in.

 

[dearmeghann]

I think my 1-year-old easter egger is experiencing stress-induced molting. How is your lady coming along? Did changing up the protein in the feed help?