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georgia_wife

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Help! I’m trying to figure out what happened. We have 4 hens and a roo. The other ladies are fine but Ms Dolly Parton here seems to be having an issue. I see no evidence of pests, and even weirder I can’t find the feathers!! I gave her an epsom salt soak, let her dry, and now she’s separated from the flock. I’m assuming it’s my roo messing with her but maybe I’m wrong? What should I do?
 

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It looks like she's being feather picked, they are probably eating the feathers. I also see what looks like some bruising and small wounds (the dark spots). It may be happening on the roosts, that is often where bare butts happen. If blood is drawn it will attract more pecking and injury then can be severe. Do some observing, see if you can figure out what's going on. You may have a bully, or you may need more space. Sometimes rearranging the roosts can help. The feathers may not fill in until she molts.
 

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