I don't think she's being pecked at all. She is the Leading Lady of the flock. But sunburn could be a thing. OTOH, they all have access to shade.
When they go broody and get a clutch to sit on, the offending roosters will be sent to freezer camp. We want those genetics and that's all.
Wow...
Hi!
One of my poor hens has been, uhm, romanced way too much. :rolleyes:
She has completely bare skin over most of her back. Otherwise she seems in good health. She is spry, able to run and fly, and friendly.
But the molt is over and she won't get new feathers until next winter. So for...