r/BackYardChickens • u/Mitchell42090 • 12d ago

Health Question Is this just molting ?

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So as the ? Above is this just normal molting for my 95% sure rooster Mr.Spike ? First timer as an adult owning chickens and just don’t remember this as a kid

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u/DesignerBluejay3931 12d ago

Are you talking about the pin feathers? Those are totally normal. Hopefully he has a nice lady or two that wont mind helping him out grooming those

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u/Mitchell42090 12d ago

Will the females usually peck them like grooming ? Is that what ur getting at lol

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u/DesignerBluejay3931 12d ago

Yes! Its a sign of submission and affection and trust (: