- Apr 23, 2010
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My year old hen, one of 10, who seems to be at the top of the pecking order in the pen, continually has no backside feathers or fluff.
There is no bleeding or evidence of damage to her skin, but she just never has any feathers on that area. Has anyone ever seen this. Are the other hens just pecking them out, or should I suspect mites or some other reason? The horse vet who was out said she was fine, but it seems strange to me. I never see the other hens bothering her, but I cannot figure this one out. Does anyone have any wisdom for me. Otherwise, she is fine, eats well, is the biggest hen I have, active. Carolyn
There is no bleeding or evidence of damage to her skin, but she just never has any feathers on that area. Has anyone ever seen this. Are the other hens just pecking them out, or should I suspect mites or some other reason? The horse vet who was out said she was fine, but it seems strange to me. I never see the other hens bothering her, but I cannot figure this one out. Does anyone have any wisdom for me. Otherwise, she is fine, eats well, is the biggest hen I have, active. Carolyn