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    Hen losing feathers, no visible lice or mites

    Thanks for your helpful advice. Much appreciated.
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    Hen losing feathers, no visible lice or mites

    No rooster.
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    Hen losing feathers, no visible lice or mites

    Thanks for your input. I think you’re right as far as the other hens pecking at her. I watched the dominant hen draw blood after pecking at a wing. I’ll separate her tomorrow. What’s your advice on her being away from the flock? Should I keep her close by in a separate pen? Or move her away...
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    Hen losing feathers, no visible lice or mites

    Our 2 year old Isa Brown hen has been losing feathers for around 6 months now. These photos are of her on the roost tonight (please excuse the low quality). I can’t see any sign of mites or lice. I can see blood around some of the feathers though. Do you think one of the other hens might be...
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    Young Wyandotte rooster? Or hen?

    Thanks for sharing the link - What a beautiful rooster!
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    Young Wyandotte rooster? Or hen?

    No sign of new feathers (I don't think) - It does seem to have an upright stance compared with the other hens (different breeds) We think its between 14 - 16 weeks old.
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    Young Wyandotte rooster? Or hen?

    Updated pictures of my young Wyandotte. Are the opinions still leaning toward pullet? I've had a couple of people suggest that it may be a cockerel.
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    Young Wyandotte rooster? Or hen?

    Thanks again for your help. As long as we have a female we're happy. Cheers!
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    Young Plymouth Rock rooster? Or hen?

    Thanks for the information. You've been really helpful! I took 3 pullets from him for the backyard. No roosters. He knew that I wasn't intending on breeding so I'd say that's why he's given me the "quirky" birds. As long as they're females we're happy!
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    Young Plymouth Rock rooster? Or hen?

    What do you mean by hatchery stock?
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    Young Plymouth Rock rooster? Or hen?

    Perhaps crossed with Australorp? The breeder kept Australorps, Wyandotte, Plymouth Rock, and Light Sussex.
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    Young Plymouth Rock rooster? Or hen?

    Plymouth Rock legs next to the Light Sussex
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    Young Wyandotte rooster? Or hen?

    Here's a couple of pictures of her legs - second photo showing the Wyandotte next to the Light Sussex. Is the leg colour related to the gender? Or breed? She's a backyard chook so we're not bothered at all. Thanks for the comments.
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    Young Plymouth Rock rooster? Or hen?

    Here's a photo of the Plymouth Rock legs next to the Light Sussex.
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    Young Light Sussex Rooster? Or hen?

    Thanks again!
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