missing back feathers
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Handmade Chicken Saddles with a Personal Touch!
Hey fellow chicken lovers! I’m a small-scale maker who’s been pouring my heart into creating durable, comfy chicken saddles for our feathered friends. I know how much we all adore our backyard flocks, and I wanted to share something special I’ve been working on to keep those hens happy and...- Lois Thomas
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- back feathers chicken apron chicken saddle hen apron hen saddle missing back feathers
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how should i check for mites and other bugs?
tldr at end since i ramble. our hen rosemary has always been a bit scruffy but since last year has been basically bald. since she’s always been a bit strange and always seemed pretty anxious since we got her (she always had her feathers puffed up and is super protective about food and has a...- Rowanh16
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- missing back feathers missing belly feathers# mite deterrent mite infestation mite prevention mite? naked neck scruffy looking
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- Forum: Predators and Pests
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How to help feathers regrow
Two of my buff orpingtons backs, sides, and head had been basically plucked clean almost and I'm trying to encourage new feather growth. I had gotten a mating saddle (idk if those are consaverial but they are the only way I've seen that protect birds backs) for them and I haven't seen any new...- Quail_
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- feather loss missing back feathers plucked feathers
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- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures