I really appreciate your input. Thank you so much. We thought that maybe it was moisture in the coop so we switched from wood shavings to sand (not fine sand, good coarse grain sand), and the redness has gone down but hasn't gone away. I use straw in the nesting boxes, and I'm now wondering if...
It is possible she is doing it herself. The missing feathers are only on her belly. Could that cause the redness and warmth? There is no swelling and her belly feels just like all the other chickens. I hope it is something innocuous like that!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have had my little flock for a year and a half now. This is my first flock.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have 12 chickens, 8 of which are currently laying.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have 2 Barred Rocks, 1...
Hi, my chicken is a one and a half year old Barred Rock, she is seemingly healthy in every way. She has no abdominal swelling, no labored breathing or wheezing, no missing feathers, no egg laying problems, no lethargy, no crusty butt, healthy appetite, but she has a red belly that feels very...