Is our Black Australorpe sick?

[JasonVideo]

Hi everyone,

Carolyn was getting attacked by our rooster so we thought separating them would solve the butt problem. But after being separated for a month Carolyn's but looks terrible. Could it be something other than fighting? She looks pale too.

Thanks,

Jason

 

[keesmom]

What do you mean the rooster was attacking her? That looks like mating damage, along with maybe some feather picking. Those feathers won't grow back until she molts.

 

[JasonVideo]

I mean a lot more than mounting. Vicious. Other hens were also attacking. Everyone seems to be getting along better since the separation.

So she won't grow feathers back until a molt? When does that happen normally?

Thanks,

Jason