Bald Area

[micstrachan]

I think it looks like feather picking. Can you buy or make her a saddle and see if that helps?

 

[Creteloc]

I'll Google that now and get one asap.

 

[micstrachan]

Great. Come to think of it, that might protect her from herself! LOL!

 

[Embuck]

Very good point. When her new features come in, you'll have to take it off, at least temporarily, so she can remove the quill debris. Otherwise she'll be dying itching.

 

[Creteloc]

How does this look to you all? I made it out of stuff on hand. So the material is an old pair of my daughter's jeans. The straps are off of an old bra, because I wanted adjustable straps as the pullet grows. The adjustable straps also helped get it on. She was NOT happy. I've never made one (obviously) so I wanted to make sure it looks ok. I crossed the bra straps over her chest so the buckles weren't under her wings. I'm not a good seamstress btw, so I'm looking for functionality and not quality.

 

[Creteloc]

Oh, one other thing. I was inspecting her again and I saw that her comb has been pecked off. This poor girl has been through the ringer. Will it grow back? I don't mind if it's gone, I was just wondering.

 

[Embuck]

The apron looks pretty good. Her comb will grow back some, but there'll probably be some scarring.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Creteloc Can you post some photos of her comb, the other chicks and your housing?

Where are you housing your chicks - are they still inside in a brooder?
How much space do they have?
Do you have other chickens you will be integrating them with - if not, is the coop and run ready for your youngsters?
What's your plans for the 2 cockerels you have?

Have you noticed if the 2 cockerels are already starting to mate your pullets? The damage you are seeing is most likely from picking. Having enough space for them could help reduce some bullying/aggression.

What type of food/treats are you feeding?

 

[micstrachan]

Nice job on the saddle! Agree with W.P. that you need to determine the cause of the picking behavior. Good luck!