missing tail feathers

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    24-week-old pullet with missing and upturned tail feathers

    Hello! 3 weeks ago I added three Plymouth Rock pullets to my flock of 2 hens. They are now 24 weeks old and started laying just before I got them. They have all appeared to be happy and healthy but their poop is a bit runny. This weekend, I noticed that one of the three hens is missing a patch...
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    Bare Butts

    My father in laws chickens have had this issue for a long time. He has given them calcium via oyster shells and egg shells. But they aren't getting better. He tried antibiotics. I never asked until now because I just became a chicken mama and he wants to give me some chickens and I'm worried...
  3. Johill

    Advice needed new hen missing feathers

    Hi all, I picked up two new Silver laced Wyandotte hens on the weekend. One of them is missing a lot of her saddle and tail feathers. I quarantined and examined them, no mites or lice to be seen. Only one of the he s is missing feathers... a assumed a roosters favourite, but find the missing...
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    • missing saddle feathers missing tail feathers new laying hens
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    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
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