Chcken Coop

The shorter days of generally fall trigger a molt, which is  basically the loss of old, dirty or broken feathers and the regrowth of new feathers in chickens and ducks.  The timing of the molt ensures that your hens have nice new, fluffable feathers for the winter that will help keep your chickens warm. The first adult molt occurs around 18 months old and then will be annual after that.