moulter
/ˈmoʊltər/
noun
- An animal that is in the process of moulting.
- Birdwatchers spotted a young moulter with patchy feathers near the lake.
- The farmer separated the moulters from the rest of the flock to reduce stress.
- The lobster is a moulter and will be soft-shelled for a few days after shedding.