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Rooster losing feathers in front of tail. Moulting? or Hen-pecked? or something else

post #1 of 4
4/8/12 at 11:23am
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My Ameracauna rooster has lost an area of feathering in front of his tail feathers. The tail feathers are fine, and most of his body is fine. This area looks o.k., the skin it not bare - there is down there. Is this moulting or is the hen picking on him, or could it be something that should be treated? 

Thanks. 

1 Ameracauna rooster, 1 black sex-linked hen, 12 mystery chicks, 30+ white homing pigeons, 2 barn cats, 4 pet cats (2 Siamese, 1 evil hater-breed, 1 tortoise shell), 2 Miniature Poodles, a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois braving the brutal weather in Michigan.

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1 Ameracauna rooster, 1 black sex-linked hen, 12 mystery chicks, 30+ white homing pigeons, 2 barn cats, 4 pet cats (2 Siamese, 1 evil hater-breed, 1 tortoise shell), 2 Miniature Poodles, a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois braving the brutal weather in Michigan.

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post #2 of 4
4/8/12 at 12:02pm

I'd check for lice/mites if you haven't, but I'd also guess the hen is doing it.

Judy
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Judy
Happiness is when you can look at your chickens and smile....
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.

Flockwatching my little bunch of mutts, a favorite pastime.

BYC Troubleshooting article -- click here

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post #3 of 4
4/8/12 at 2:19pm
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I took a closer look, and strangely, the feathers are not pulled out. They look like they are cut off about 1/2" out from the skin. Very nice, even, blunt ends. I put a saddle on him that will cover part of the area. Would this be from the hen or from himself? I did not notice anything like this in the winter when they were locked up. Now they have pasture access every day, and I am seeing this. 

1 Ameracauna rooster, 1 black sex-linked hen, 12 mystery chicks, 30+ white homing pigeons, 2 barn cats, 4 pet cats (2 Siamese, 1 evil hater-breed, 1 tortoise shell), 2 Miniature Poodles, a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois braving the brutal weather in Michigan.

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1 Ameracauna rooster, 1 black sex-linked hen, 12 mystery chicks, 30+ white homing pigeons, 2 barn cats, 4 pet cats (2 Siamese, 1 evil hater-breed, 1 tortoise shell), 2 Miniature Poodles, a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois braving the brutal weather in Michigan.

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post #4 of 4
4/8/12 at 5:29pm

I am having the same issue, I have an american game rooster that is the same way, but I have seen the hens pecking them out..I don't know why they are doing this..any ideas?

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