It sure does! I am going to look around the yard and see if there are any of her feathers in one spot.
The day before yesterday I heard quite a ruckus outside as if one of the hens (perhaps her) was being harmed. I ran outside and could not see anything at that time- we do have a lot of cats...
I was rather thinking it was from something underneath her as well, like one of the other chickens but where she roosts nor the coop do not have any of her feathers as if something happened at night. I observed them last night and they don't seem to harm one another or bother each other while...
Thanks! I have been observing them today- noticed nothing in particular. Wondering if it is happening at night with the other hens. None of the other hens look like this. I will check her foot though.
Here is a picture of what my dominate hen looks like under her wings and on her chest and belly- I dont know what happened but I am guessing it may have to do with the Roo- She is also limping badly. I would blame this on the other hens, except she is the dominate on and knows how to fend for...
My name is Elizabeth- I live in Central Valley Ca. and I am new at raising chickens, but so far I am loving it! I am learning so much from this forum. I love being here!
Here is my hybrid Rooster:
My Red Star Hen & Her counter part Rooster doing their favorite thing-Look in the door window!
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Yep! Thank is what I think exactly- a RIR and an EE! Thanks for the confirmation! I didn't have a clue she would end up looking like this at all!