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Does she normally stay outside 24/7 or is she inside part of the time, and then outside in a cage part of the time when you are working? If her rearend is all raw and feathers are coming off, I just think that she is being pecked or is molting. Sorry that I haven't been of help. Maybe someone...

Quote: Yes, I read it, and since she isn't being pecked at, I wouldn't use anything on her, especially since Bag Balm irritates her skin. I was just listing some other products that some us. Hopefully, she won't lose too many feathers.

As long as she is not pecked, it is more simple to leave it. BenGay and some arthritis rubs contain menthol which can also be used for picking if necessary. Here is a good article to read about molting: http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it

What is her age? Molting has to do with age, not season. Molts occur around 18 months of age initially, then yearly thereafter. Molting chickens look at little ratty all over, then lose feathers in areas of the neck, tail, and all over. Make sure there is not feather picking going on since she...