Feather pecking questions

[CrockChickens9]

I have 5 Hens and one recently had some loose droppings. It’s been raining a lot and I think she had been drinking some puddle water. The loose droppings resolved but we had to give her a bath and some droppings were so matted under her vent that we trimmed them back a bit. She’s a Brahma and has a very fluffy bum. I didn’t think it was significant but I think one of the other girls noticed the trim and a few days later I noticed she had some feathers missing. I wasn’t sure it was an issue (I’m new to chickens) but I ordered some Rooster Booster pick no more and blue wound kote. This morning I went out to check and her whole backside has been pecked and she had two small scabs. I pulled her out, gave her a warm epsom salt bath dried her and covered with blue Kote and then dabbed the pick no more lotion on top. I let them all free range together and no one bothered her. When I put them back in the run I observed for a while. They all noticed the lotion and seemed to be put off by it and I have not seen anybody peck since. I just made some eggs for a protein boost. I’m wondering if it’s ok to leave her in there? I’d hate to keep her out by herself. I don’t want to stress her out and I’m sure it’s going to take forever for these feathers to fill out. If it looks like they are leaving her alone is it ok to just keep an eye out and keep the area covered with the kote and lotion? I’m checking in frequently since I have a camera in there. I just don’t know if I should be taking more precautions for her safety? I know it only took a day to get as bad as it is. I don’t want her to get badly hurt. Any help about managing this situation is much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[dawg53]

I have a couple of Light Brahma's. I usually trim back a little of their fluff every now and then around their anus and downward from the anus, but not too close to cause picking and pecking from other birds.

Matted feces in fluff and feathers will eventually break down if soaked in warm water for a longer period of time. Patience is key. Then you can wear disposable gloves and VERY gently "twist" the hardened fluff back and forth while soaking and the hardened feces will break apart in the warm water.
Never trim fluff too close to the skin. Urates in feces can scald the skin causing complete feather loss, redness, and irritation.

If you observe any picking or pecking, order Pinless Peepers and put them on the other hens to prevent it from happening, they work.
I think you've done an excellent job so far treating and caring for your Brahma. Continue to monitor her progress.