Ometra
Songster
I’ve noticed over the past few weeks that my Ameraucanas have bare patched at the base of their backs where their tail feathers begin. Some worse than others. I’m trying to figure out if 1) they are being pecked on by other chickens, 2) they are plucking them out by themselves, 3) molting - at this late date? I don’t see any parasites at all. I have a French Cuckoo Marans who has the same thing to a lesser degree. Their neck feathers look fine. I just want to know if I can or should do something about it. They have a huge and interesting run, and the henhouse is 6x7 with a total of 13 hens total. No roosters. I’ll add pictures of what I’m talking about. Thanks!
By the way - my Marans seems to have feathers plucked off her legs with some still on her toes. I don’t see any parasites on her either.
By the way - my Marans seems to have feathers plucked off her legs with some still on her toes. I don’t see any parasites on her either.