2-year-old azure egger that has laid only once and looks like she's moulting.

[NearlyTerwillig]

I had my BCM hen hatch an azure egger and a black copper eggs. I ended up getting rid of the hen and the other Chick because they were disrupting the whole dynamic of the flock. At the time the azure egger was being tormented by the BCM, and she looked like she was moulting. The BCM chick would pick on her and wouldn't let her eat. I hoped in getting rid of the hidden and chick that the azure egger would calm down and not feel so stressed. But I m seeing no difference. I have dewormed de-liced and I see no progress towards a normal chicken. My little azure egger has only laid once. What can I do to help her.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Might be something wrong with her that caused the other birds to pick at her, that's also causing her to be a dud at laying.

 

[NearlyTerwillig]

That is kind of what I was thinking. However, none of the other chickens picked on her and the flock has been calm after getting rid of the mama and other chick. Can anyone think of a vitamin deficiency or anything that could cause continual moulting and no egg laying. I've vitamins in the water, and other than not laying and looking like a frazzle she seems normal.

 

[Mrs. K]

I always say if they are active, eating, bright eyed and laying they can be considered healthy...but this bird is not laying, does not have great feathers...I think something is wrong with her.

I don't think vitamins are going to help. Do make sure you have plain water available to them too.

Mrs K

 

[NearlyTerwillig]

She's a sad little thing. But she seems happy and no one else is getting sick from her. So we'll just carry on. Thank you for your feedback

 

[GlicksChicks]

Maybe try giving her some more protein, like eggs or cooked beans, to help her grow feathers. There are some breeds, and maybe some individuals that need more protein than others.

Can you show pictures of the areas thst are missing feathers? It would be good to see if there are any signs of any feathers being plucked by the other chickens when you aren't looking.