2 yr old Lavender Orpington losing feathers on belly

[lilcowmama]

I just happened to pick up my Lavender Orpington today and noticed that she was missing lots of feathers on her belly. My other 3 hens are fine and not missing any feathers. She’s still eating and drinking just fine.

I haven’t noticed tons of feathers around like I do when they are molting. No obvious signs of mites. She used to go broody quite a bit, but she hasn’t in a while. Any idea what it could be? Should I be worried?

 

[ChickNanny13]

Check again for mites but it looks like "broody" . Do they free range? You may look around for a hidden nest. Love Orpingtons and someday will have to get a Lavender

 

[lilcowmama]

Check again for mites but it looks like "broody" . Do they free range? You may look around for a hidden nest. Love Orpingtons and someday will have to get a Lavender

Thank you, ChickNanny13! Yes, they free range. She still seems to be laying eggs daily, but she’s not staying in the nest like she used to.