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  1. OrganicEgg

    Is this normal?? Big patch of feathers completely missing!

    That could be, but they do have free roam of the entire area at all times, indoor and out, so excluding just the insulated portion, technically their "run" comes to 9 sq ft per bird, so not too far off. Maybe they are bored though, I'm going to try adding some kind of toys or something they can...
  2. OrganicEgg

    Is this normal?? Big patch of feathers completely missing!

    The indoor area is 6' x 8' with an insulated portion of about 3' x 4' inside of that where they sleep (we live in a very cold climate). Then the outdoor run off of that is 6' x 6'. Yes, checked her for mites and lice and did not see any. She's had some issues that we never really figured...
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    Is this normal?? Big patch of feathers completely missing!

    I think that it is feather plucking. I wasn't sure if she was doing it to herself or if other chickens were but after watching them more today, I think the other chickens are pecking her... I don't know what to do about it because they all huddle together at night for warmth so I don't want to...
  4. OrganicEgg

    Is this normal?? Big patch of feathers completely missing!

    Hi, we've had chickens for a few years and through a couple of winters and never seen this, at least not this bad... There's a big patch of feathers completely missing from one of our 8 hens. The spot is completely raw and looks terrible! We're switching into winter now where I live, but I...
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