Hens picking out each other's feathers

eam

In the Brooder
11 Years
Apr 28, 2008
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Rockport, MA
Hi,

I'm about to acquire 8 hens, just about a year old, whose owner says the girls are 'plucking' each other. I don't know alot about the situation - e.g. what their diet is, what the coop / ranging setup is.

I realize if their diet is off, it might cause unhealthy behaviors, or if they don't have enough space they might start picking at each other. There is no rooster involved.

Our girls only look ragged typcally for two reasons: molting and the roosters' favorite girls.

What other causes might there be?

Thanks for all your help!
Elizabeth
 

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