Saturday, October 1, 2016

Welsummers' First Year Molt

The Welsummers first molt began about 10 days ago, and the one Orloff that is with them, is in her refeather mode. One of the Welsummers is not yet in full molt, but the other two look a little like porcipines. Their pen is a be-feathered spectacle.


A look at the feathery pen

The inspection of the pen

All four Hens - Welsummers and Orloff

Welsummer just starting the molt

Welsummer full on Molt

Welsummer full on Molt side

Another Welsummer full on Molt right side

Welsummer full on Molt left side

Orloff - second year molt - refeathering left side

Orloff - second year molt - refeathering Back

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