Help feathers falling out

[acole1982]

About 2 weeks ago I noticed that my 17 month old barred rock pullet had what it looked like a sore on the back of her head about the size of a quarter. I recently had 2 additions to the flock, another barred rock rooster (who happens to be her chick) and a rhode island red pullet. When these 2 were hatched I had to separate them from the flock due to the others trying to kill them, I just recently re-introduced them. I figured that this was just a little "battle" wound from when I introduced the others. It eventually started healing and I ignored it. However 3 days ago I noticed that some of her feathers were falling out, again I kept checking of her throughout the day. Everybody was getting along at this point, roosting together, eating together, etc. Today when I checked on her almost all of her feathers are gone underneath her neck and it looks like a huge red sore/red area all on the underside of her neck. Her face also looks a little puffy however there are no sores or anything else anywhere else on her. I dont know if it is stress from the new additions, some sort of vitamin deficiency, or if something else is going on with her. Any advice? this is my first flock and I'm still learning . Thanks

 

[Imp]

This is the time of year for molting. I'll attach a link about featrherloss. Hope it's nothing much.

Imp

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/lvstk2/mf2308.pdf

 

[acole1982]

Thanks so much for the link. I thought of her molting but I dont see any new feathers coming in at all, thats what made me so concerned. I will just keep an eye on her to make sure the area is not getting worse and wait and see what happens

 

[acole1982]

I just went outside to check on her again and well she had what it looked like , clear slime come out of her mouth and her stomach was gurgling.

 

[Imp]

Sorry I wish I knew more about Chicken disease. I've attached a few links that may shed some light.
I would change the title of this thread, and answer the question posted as a sticky at the top of the Emergency forum. Then hopefully someone will be able to help.

Good luck
Imp


http://www.welphatchery.com/poultry_health.asp

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PS044#

http://www.colchesterpoultryclub.com/health.htm

 

[acole1982]

update today. Her comb is very swollen today and now she has white spots on it. I am taking her to the vet in the morning. She is not lethargic and seems ok otherwise. I did notice today that 2 of my other pullets are what it looks like swaying their necks back and forth while they eat like they are trying to twist their necks in order to get the food down. I have never seen them do this. Well I hope everything is ok but we will see in the morning

 

[kathyinmo]

Oh, I am sorry. I wish I could help, but do not know. Please do keep us updated on what you find out at the vet.
Best wishes,
Kathy

 

[happi752]

It sounds like to me the new roo is having his way with her too much and is too rough.