Do chickens molt at their butt area?

cherrynberry

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We got two leghorns a while back, both we super underweight. We have had them for a while now and keep feeding them a lot along with the others which were hand raised. One of the leghorns has grown a lot fatter but is still not normal size, however one has not even really grown. It lays the biggest eggs, but is missing fur on its butt. Should I be concerned? I am quite worried actually. I have just been feeding her more omega three fatty acids and lots of protein
 
By butt area you mean around the vent? That's a pretty common molting spot, but also a common spot for feather picking. How old are these birds? Photos would also help.
They just started laying for about 2 months. When they came they only layed one egg every two days now they lay everyday, but seem weak...will try to get some photos soon!
 

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