molting
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1. the change of coat in animals at the change of season, most noticeable in animals kept outside in cold climates that stimulate a long winter coat.
2. the replacement in birds of all their feathers once each year in the autumn. Hens stop laying for 8 to 12 weeks at this time. Molting may occur at other times if there is a feed stress.
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