If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
Image 01 - The molting hen
Based on internet resources that temperature is the main factor to cause falling of chicken's feathers.
As temperature lower during Fall and Winter seasons, the chickens are molting, might be like leaves falling down from the trees.
Moreover, another factor that "broody chickens may begin to molt once they have finished caring for their chicks."
So, we no need to worry or wonder, because chickens molting is a natural process. The old feathers will be replaced by new ones.
Image 02 - The broody hen
Have you noticed the molting hens?
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I have 4 hens and I know that molting is natural...
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DeleteSim, com o tempo as galinhas vão mudadndo de penas. Quando as penas velhas perdem o prazo de validadade são substituídas pelas novas, o que lhes confere uma aparência mais composta e outra beleza.
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If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
Muy feliz 2025, una entrada interesante. Besos
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Não sabia que as galinhas muda de pele, bjs.
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If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
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That's good to know!
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If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
Mi è capitato di osservare la caduta delle penne nelle galline. Quando ero piccola ne avevamo in casa, ora non si può più.
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Your observations about chickens molting are spot on. Indeed, temperature changes play a significant role in this natural process. As temperatures drop during Fall and Winter, chickens shed their old feathers to grow new ones, much like trees shedding their leaves.
ReplyDeleteLinda secuencia de la generación de aves y de ese proceso de variante en el plumaje, todo un reglado protocolo de la naturaleza.
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If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
Olá amiga
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Como nunca criei galinhas, não sei explicar essa mutação da penugem. Mas deve ser uma coisa natural.
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It's fascinating how chickens undergo molting, just like other creatures adjusting to the changing seasons! Understanding that this natural process is triggered by temperature changes and their reproductive cycle helps us care for them better. It's a great reminder that even our feathered friends have their own ways of adapting to nature's rhythm. It's comforting to know that the feathers falling during these times will be replaced by new ones, keeping them warm and healthy for the upcoming season.
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If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
Good information.
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Pobres gallinitas. No lo sabía. te mando un beso y te deseo buena semana.
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If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time.
The deer is our area grow thicker fur in the winter time and when they molt in the spring they look all patching just like the hen.
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Querida amiga, muy importante tu post, por lo general toda la naturaleza muda, las aves, los perros, gatos que me llenan la casa de pelos, se adaptan al clima.
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I never noticed. We kept hens at my parents home.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time since I raised them, when we were in the countryside I did but they did not usually change their plumage much, if when they were small once they were adults it was not something common.
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I'm going to check on the chickens again :-)
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I never realized how similar molting hens are to falling leaves in the cooler months. It makes sense that the temperature plays such a big role in their molting process.
ReplyDeleteVaya... pues no lo sabía. Gracias por compartir.
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