Feather Loss

[ChickenHack]

Hi, one hen is losing/having feathers pecked out as shown in the photo. She appears healthy otherwise. It is autumn here so normal time for molting but any suggestions for what to do here?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Do you have a rooster? Looks like feather loss from mating.

 

[gointothebirdsfarm]

I've had hens like that (either from being mated too much, pecked, or a predator tried to take a bite out of them), and I just let it be. As long as it doesn't get infected it should be fine. My hens always grow feathers back in and look better than before. If it starts to look worse a bit of Triple Antibiotic ointment wouldnt hurt.(as far as I know: it works great when our cats get scratched).