Chick is losing feathers

[stapleberg3]

I HAVE A 5 WEEL OLD ORPINGTON THAT SEEMS TO BE LOSING HER FEATHERS. THER IS NO BLOOD OR REDNESS, I HAVE NOT WITNESSED HER BEING PECKED BY THE OTHERS. what SHOULD I DO?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Chicks go through multiple molts as they grow, it's normal. So are bald patches as they outgrow the existing feathers.

 

[llombardo]

I'm noticing feathers here and there. One of them picked up a feather and ran around with everyone chasing her only to find out it was just a feather..lol

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That also is normal, and hilarious.