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  1. chickensandhappiness

    Molting or mean coop mates?

    In March, my 1 year old Columbian Rock Cross hen, Chalky, lost tons of feathers while we were away. We though she was just molting very badly, but after 2 months, we realized that was not the case. We started to think she could have been attacked by something. Sometimes it appears as if she has...
  2. zs14

    Featherless Head/Recovering from bullying.

    Hi friends, I received 27 chickens via Hoovers April 13th (7 weeks ago). We got a variety of breeds, including a Leghorn, GLW, Brhamas, New Hampshires, Polish, some Sex-Links and a couple more. Because of some permit troubles, at 6 weeks (when we deemed it time to put the birds outside) we still...
  3. chickengirl778

    Bare chicken butt

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Buff Orp, ~1 1/2 years, normal weight 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Her butt has been bare for WAY too long after she has molted the rest of her feathers. She also shakes her head back...
  4. ChookyBirbs

    Will her flight feathers grow back?

    I'm new to raising hens. I got my chicks last spring (2017). When my young chickens were around 6 months last fall my one hens, Beanie a barred rock and self proclaimed leader of the flock of 4, started 'flying the coop'. She jump the 6' fence and the others along with her. So I did what I do...
  5. ChickenLover5912

    Emergency!

    I got 4 seramas last Saturday and one has already come down with upper respiratory. I’ve been treating her with clindamycin and finished her treatment she’s still congested but a lot better wasn’t sure if she was going to make it. Yesterday I went to check on her and her feathers looked...
  6. Sakiza

    One Goose Picking in Another - Help Appreciated

    We have a variety of geese and I noticed one of my Africans is pulling back and wing feathers off a Super African. I will post pictures below. I have the Super African in the barn for now so the feathers and get a break. Can anyone tell me why this is happening?? How long can I leave the goose...
    • Sakiza
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    • bully feather goose
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    • Forum: Geese
  7. Chicky-bock-bock-mamma

    When can you determine Breeds?

    I ordered a mixed selection of pullets from a hatchery, they unfortunately don't tell you what breeds they send. I do know that they are true breeds, so my question is when do they start to take on their final feathers so that you can determine the breeds? I have so many and trying to guess...
  8. Silkie haircut

    Silkie haircut

    BT got a haircut. This is her just after it.
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    • Album: Meet the Flock
  9. Dealing with Mites

    Dealing with Mites

    Mites are evil little creatures that can drain your poor flock of the will to even be active. Mites can drink chicken blood, eat feathers, and sap energy from your birds, which is why they are so harmful to your flock. Here are some methods for finding and eradicating an infestation of mites...
  10. Sunshine Flock

    Just a quick video of a dancing, fluffy chicken feather

    This was taken a few months ago. The downy feather is from Rosemary the Head Hen. I think a Chariots of Fire soundtrack would work well with this video. Well, maybe not really. Please try to ignore my calloused fingers and rough cuticles. Lots of digging around in the dirt! Cheerios, folks...
  11. captainmorgan85

    Hen has poor comb color and unkempt feathers

    One of my hens started having poor color in her comb and wattle (or whatever it's called) not too long ago, and I've noticed her feathers look unkempt as well. The other hens don't seem to bother her, and they let her eat just fine. They are livestock, not pets, so I don't handle them...
  12. Lazy Farmer

    Beautiful Molt Transformation Mottled Java

    My goodness.. I had to share these photos taken today while pulling maintenance on the farm. We breed a variety of types of poultry but by far my favorite full breed are Mottled Java Chickens. Our breeders just finished a molt and one of them transformed into a beautiful almost opposite...
  13. Girly White Silkie

    If a chicken gets stressed, can it pull all its feathers

    I heard there was a parrot stressed and pulled all its feathers and hated everyone.
  14. BrandonMcfly

    Chickens eating feathers

    Hi I have two pet red sex link girl chickens Dylan & Kurt they are about 3 months old & just this week I noticed one of them ate a feather . They aren't pecking each other at all they get along real well & they aren't pecking feathers off its like when they lose feathers naturally & notice it on...
  15. flourishaustin

    Diseased Pin Feathers?

    Hi y'all! I'm a novice small flock chicken-lady in Austin, TX. I have 5 different breeds that are all molting or recovering from molting at the moment. My brahma has me scratching my head though. She went through a hard molt at the end of September (almost 2 months ago) and grew back feathers...
  16. Hyunsoo Moon

    Chicken with green poo & losing feathers

    Hey all, my 10 month old easter egger is losing a lot of feathers and having a lot of green poo with a lot of unprocessed food coming out. She was laying soft-shell eggs for a little while 2 weeks ago, but now she's completely stopped laying. We thought it was just the winter season stopping...
  17. fairie

    Eating the feathers

    I have noticed one of our hens has been pecking at the Toms/Jakes and when she gets a feather...she eats it! What is that about?!?
    • fairie
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    • eating feather turkey
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turkeys
  18. Aryetheral Waalburgus

    All hen's feathers falling out?

    Buckbeak, my 2yo Dark Brahma hen is losing all her feathers without seeming to grow any back. She currently has a secondary Bumblefoot infection, so she's in a crate in the garage. I've gave her 5 1/2cc shots of Tylan 50, went 4 days without, and gave her 2 more shots. The last shot was...
  19. C

    Feathers

    Any know why my rooster feathers feel very sticky. (It's like hair spray)
  20. HomeBirthMama

    Feathers missing mystery

    I have a Silkie rooster who is about 15 weeks old and is missing feathers on the back of his neck. I did look for mites and lice, but I don't see any. He has parts of a feathers, meaning he is not totally bare. One of the hens is starting to look like him, too. Any help would be appreciated.
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