11 month old Barnevelder looks awful….

[BeanNoot316]

We have an 11 month old Barnevelder hen that in the last week or so has become noticeably skinnier and rattier. Feathers seem to be loosing luster and looks like she has lost quite a few. I don’t believe hens this young would be molting. Appetite and fluid consumption appear normal. Not lethargic in anyway. The rest of her flock mates look totally fine. I’m kind of stumped at this point. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nuthatched]

Cold be molting. Have you checked for mite?

 

[BeanNoot316]

Cold be molting. Have you checked for mite?

No I haven’t, but I will today.

 

[Eggcessive]

Are you seeing feathers lying around inside the coop and run? I would spend some time with them, and try to determine if they are pecking out her feathers. It could be just one hen. Hopefully, she is having an early molt. Are they overcrowded in their coop? Does she lay eggs right now?

 

[BeanNoot316]

Are you seeing feathers lying around inside the coop and run? I would spend some time with them, and try to determine if they are pecking out her feathers. It could be just one hen. Hopefully, she is having an early molt. Are they overcrowded in their coop? Does she lay eggs right now?

That’s the odd thing… she picks at some of the other ones they don’t pick at her. No feathers laying around and the coop is plenty big. I’ve housed more in the coop then I currently have with no problems. She was laying not sure if she is currently but we do find her in the nesting boxes.