Sorry to inform everyone, but I had to put my magnificent and great white Leghorn rooster, Martin, down today. We believe he had cancer and was in bad shape. He was the best rooster and only rooster I have owned and he lived to be 5-6 years old. He was a unique rooster and really took care of...
The same happened to two of my chickens. I was told by other chicken owners that it was either a possum, skunk, or racoon that does this. They bite or snap the head off, before they begin to eat the chicken from the rear where the fatty part of the chicken is. Sorry for your loss of the chicken.
Thanks for your responds. We were not sure if it was molting, but after you mentioned that some birds may take longer during and after, going through the molting process, it reassured my wife and I that this may be the case with our birds. All four birds seem to be growing pin feathers, so God...
My hens were losing feathers and after a few months began to grow some of there feathers back. Lately they have been losing there feathers again not only from their backside but also from there necks and chest. I am not sure what to do this time. They are still laying eggs and seem to be in good...
I have the same problem and have yet to figure out why this is happening to my hens. When you find out please let me know so that I may help my hens if possible.
I have the same problem you are going through with my four hens and have tried every method you mentioned except a saddle. What is a saddle? I am not familar with the product. Where can I purchase a saddle or acquire the instructions to make one. Thanks