Hen lost back Feathers

[frogman]

I have one hen who our roo was a little ruff with last summer. She lost all her feathers on her rump. After getting rid of the roo I put a saddle on her but every time I try to take it off she pecks at herself. She is absolutely bare on her rump. Will I ever be able to remove the saddle?? Would bluekoat work to help stop her picking at herself??

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She should be going through a molt soon if she hasn't already started. How is she pecking at herself? External parasites can get out of control under those saddles. And it can interfere with feathers regrowing. I would remove it and let her be, unless she's pecking herself bloody. Her skin probably feels weird when you take it off, which can make them scratch a bit.

 

[frogman]

No parasites - she just turns around and picks when it's red - which picking causes - and she picks more. Thanks!

 

[aart]

Post a pic of birds bare back?