Any help would be appreciated

[Midwest mama]

I'm not sure what is going on. I'm in Nebraska and it has been getting cold here, mid 20s for about a week or so. Is this molting? Parasites? Bullying? The have a large coop and large run, I haven't seen any bullying issues. Please help

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's molting.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Yep, she’s just molting. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Thanks for sharing. One of my hens just started a few days ago. It's been chilly here in North Florida so I was getting worried. Her neck is looking just like that. The wisdom you all share is so helpful.

 

[orelsi]

You can give her some additional protein to grow the new feathers. It's not absolutely necessary, but it's something I like to do especially when the molt is late in cold weather. Boiled egg is the best, oats work great as well, mealworms if you have them, a bit of ham/sausage as a rare treat (moderation is key, giving it often is bad for them), but make sure it's without spices and it's fresh, none of the canned stuff.

I say this all the time, but poultry vitamins in the water from time to time work wonders as well.