HELP!!!

[Meg3613]

My Wyandotte hen is 2 yrs old. All of a sudden this past week she has been losing her feathers. I wasn't too concerned at first but now she has lost a ton and isn't laying... She is even losing feathers around her neck area. Anyone know what this might be? Or ways to fix it?

 

[WhiteWyan]

She is probably moulting...? Post a pic!

 

[hollymh]

I agree with molting, totally normal, feather fixer seems to help them during the process.

 

[Gray Farms]

Sounds like normal molting to me. Could also be a sign of mites. Check for mites. Especially around the vent and under the wings, they tend to gather there.

 

[pennyJo1960]

My Wyandotte hen is 2 yrs old. All of a sudden this past week she has been losing her feathers. I wasn't too concerned at first but now she has lost a ton and isn't laying... She is even losing feathers around her neck area. Anyone know what this might be? Or ways to fix it?

go ahead and post a picture please we all have seen naked birds this is natural molt

 

[Meg3613]

Okay - I am at work now but will snap a pic when I get home. Do they normally stop laying while molting?

 

[LittleWillowFarm]

Yes, they do stop laying. They put all there protein to make new feathers ( usually put into making eggs)

 

[Meg3613]

Thank y'all sooo much - y'all have eased my mind quite a bit. I had seen her lose feathers before but not this bad. I will still post a pic when I get home just to be sure and check for mites. Y'all are the best Thanks

 

[Bonniebooboo]

go ahead and post a picture please we all have seen naked birds this is natural molt

We have all seen naked birds!!