Balding hens

[khdryden]

I dont think they are molting and i dont see them attacking her. We did have roosters that were pecking her but they are no longer an issue. I notice another hen have a similar problem with her wing. Is this a parasite? How do i help her

 

[swamphiker]

Looks like feather picking from a flockmate, could be either the rooster if she's a favorite of his or another hen. You might try putting a chicken saddle on her to protect the area to give the feathers a chance to grow back.

 

[khdryden]

Looks like feather picking from a flockmate, could be either the rooster if she's a favorite of his or another hen. You might try putting a chicken saddle on her to protect the area to give the feathers a chance to grow back.

She was the favorite of the two roosters and she is the most submissive of the flock. I will look into a saddle.

You do not think it is mites or parasites? The other hens look full feathered except one hen has a couple quarter size bald spot around her wing

 

[swamphiker]

She was the favorite of the two roosters and she is the most submissive of the flock. I will look into a saddle.

You do not think it is mites or parasites? The other hens look full feathered except one hen has a couple quarter size bald spot around her wing

The location is typical to where chickens will pick at each other. Mites and lice tend to be more prevalent in other places on a chicken, such as under the wings. It's always a good idea to check your chickens for parasites and other health issues regularly, both lice and mites are small but visible to the naked eye.