All of my baby chicks are missing most or all if their throat feathers. I'm concerned it might be their feeder. I'm using the fermented feed method and they love it but it makes their heads so messy because they stick their whole head into the feeder sometimes to get some special spot of food. Are they rubbing their feathers off on the feeders? They are not very aggressive with each other, too much. I don't see any pecking that is not normal. The sides if their face and throat area is the only problem spots. Other than that they are feathering nicely and seem healthy. Here are some pictures.
That is my young silkie. You can really notice because of the dark skin.
I have 12 chicks of many varieties. All have some amount of naked throats and very thin feathering on face.
What is going on? I have looked for mites and lice and see none so far. These are all baby's about 1-4 weeks old
That is my young silkie. You can really notice because of the dark skin.
I have 12 chicks of many varieties. All have some amount of naked throats and very thin feathering on face.
What is going on? I have looked for mites and lice and see none so far. These are all baby's about 1-4 weeks old