A little hard to tell by the pic. But if it is their belly area underneath them they will do that when they get broody. Pulling their own feathers out. If it is back by the vent it could be vent picking by other chickens. i would say the broody option.
Our 1 week old chicks. 15 of them all together. 2 Golden Cuckoo Marans, 2 German Spitzhauben, 2 Barred Rock, 2 Millie Fleur Bearded d'uccle, 2 White Silkies, 2 mottled Cochin Bantams, and 3 Easter Eggers.
Hello, We are first time chicken owners. We have 11 10 week old pullets and are enjoying learnning all about them. Any advice you wish you knew when you got started fill me in.
Yes they have a typical ramp you see on most houses with the pieces of wood going across. I have seen a couple use it or just jump up and fly in. They have only been in the house in the new location for 5 days since we still had snow and very cold weather. I am hoping with the weather nicer they...
This is our first times raising chickens. We have eleven 10 weeks old pullets. We had moved them from brooder box to their house and have only had a couple leave the house. They don't always go back in for the evening. I have to put them in. Does it take them a while to get adjusted to their new...