Feather loss in my 4-week old chick

[NurtureThyme]

On July 5th I posted that my 3-week old Cochin chick was having a hard time gaining weight and had an almost constant panicked chirping. I'm happy to say that after a round of Corid, pre & probiotics she's doing quite well. Happy chirping, gaining weight every day and overall doing really great!

Here's my concern (newbie here): When we first got her she had pasty butt which we took care of and make certain her vent is clean daily. She's lost a considerable amount of feathers around her butt. Do you think this is from the stress of what she went through? Fungal infection? No signs of mites or lice. Her brooder buddy is perfectly fine. Should I not be concerned? Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

 

[Homesteadermomma6382]

Being that the area isnt red or excoriated I wouldnt think it's something that need treating. If the loss continues there may be an issue. Is she with otuer chicks that could be pecking her?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

On July 5th I posted that my 3-week old Cochin chick was having a hard time gaining weight and had an almost constant panicked chirping. I'm happy to say that after a round of Corid, pre & probiotics she's doing quite well. Happy chirping, gaining weight every day and overall doing really great!

Here's my concern (newbie here): When we first got her she had pasty butt which we took care of and make certain her vent is clean daily. She's lost a considerable amount of feathers around her butt. Do you think this is from the stress of what she went through? Fungal infection? No signs of mites or lice. Her brooder buddy is perfectly fine. Should I not be concerned? Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

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Is her vent distended?
I would just keep watch on her - if she's healthy, active, eating/drinking then she should feather out soon.

 

[NurtureThyme]

Being that the area isnt red or excoriated I wouldnt think it's something that need treating. If the loss continues there may be an issue. Is she with otuer chicks that could be pecking her?

She has one chick with her and I’ve never noticed any pecking being done. They’re right next to my desk so I’m with them often.

 

[NurtureThyme]

Is her vent distended?
I would just keep watch on her - if she's healthy, active, eating/drinking then she should feather out soon.

I have no idea if her vent is distended...it doesn’t seem irritated and she poops just fine...yes, I watch as I’m a neurotic new chicken mom

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have no idea if her vent is distended...it doesn’t seem irritated and she poops just fine...yes, I watch as I’m a neurotic new chicken mom

Can you take a side view of her bottom? LOL

 

[NurtureThyme]

Can you take a side view of her bottom? LOL

She’s in the hen but I have a slightly different view:

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She’s in the hen but I have a slightly different view:

I guess it's the bottom of her tail I'm seeing

If she's not getting picked at, eating/drinking and happy - then I would leave her be. Give her some time and see if she feathers out.

It seems like you are keeping close watch on her