Feather problems

kmooney

Chirping
6 Years
Dec 23, 2014
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My chicken looks terrible! I’ve checked her for mites and lice. None of the other birds have a feather problem. She is still laying eggs and running around with the other birds. I can’t figure out what’s wrong with her. See picture
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Her skin looks red and irritated, is it possible the other birds are picking at her? I'd almost guess they're pulling her feathers and causing irritation if it's not mites/lice. Do you have a rooster? it's possible he's over mating her as well that's my thinking at least
 
The feathers on her legs look really bedraggled too, didn't think it could be other chickens. My birds free range also, so usually there's not a pecking order problem. I'll watch more carefully. Thanks for your response.
 

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