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    Depluming mites or first adult molt?

    I’m glad I could help!
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    Depluming mites or first adult molt?

    It looks more like typical wear from having a rooster. If he were too rough you would likely see wounds. Sometimes roosters are able to mate without as much feather damage as they get older, so your hens may have better feathering in the future after they do molt. Once they get their new...
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    Depluming mites or first adult molt?

    My guess would be rooster damage from mating. That’s definitely what it looks like, especially since you haven’t noticed any skin irritation or excessive preening. That would also explain why the roosters and the younger chickens are not affected since the younger birds haven’t been mated with...
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    Depluming mites or first adult molt?

    Have you noticed excessive preening/plucking out of their own feathers? That would definitely suggest mites. Also, do you have any roosters? They can cause feather damage like this during mating if you have any.
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    Care free coop

    Do you have any pictures of the grubs?
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    Any thoughts on this Call drake?

    Here are some additional pictures of him from some different angles.
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    Any thoughts on this Call drake?

    I bought this young white call drake from a poultry show, and I thought it would be interesting to see what everyone here thinks about him considering the standard of perfection. I’m interested in any thoughts about him both good or bad. I can also get more pictures if they are needed.
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