Again?

Feathers in the coop

So I was aware that the Faverolle hen is a medium layer, meaning not high production, which is why I aimed for a flock of 6-9 (we currently have 10) for our four person family. That they are molting again, as evidenced by the snowy piles of feathers throughout the runs, is another reason why egg production is down. It is not unusual for poor layers to start their fall molt in July and take a few months (!) to regrow all their feathers according to my chicken books. At least we are getting some eggs! It looks like there was an attack in the coop with all the feathers strewn about.