Hi my girl is laying oneggs which are due soon but I recently found some of her feathers near her and up yard was wondering something attacked her?

[Tallisdibrani]

Not the best photo as I can’t get the video but basically everywhere in her coop and then also outside

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Look to see where the feather loss is on her body. Look for injuries. I have read here on BYC that some broody hens will pull their chest feathers to get better contact with the eggs.

 

[rosemarythyme]

some broody hens will pull their chest feathers to get better contact with the eggs.

x2. If there's a big naked patch on her belly, it's self inflicted.

 

[Tallisdibrani]

Look to see where the feather loss is on her body. Look for injuries. I have read here on BYC that some broody hens will pull their chest feathers to get better contact with the eggs.

There was some lost feathers on her back but that’s it

 

[Tallisdibrani]

There was some lost feathers on her back but that’s it

Yes there’s a bald patch under her belly

 

[Yard Farmer]

Yes there’s a bald patch under her belly

Completely normal for a broody!

 

[Tallisdibrani]

But I don’t get why the feathers were up the yard( not near her) so could that be her aswell ?x I’ve seen a rat and now trying to kill it - moved her into a stable and cage the other day away and more secure from the rat and she has now got three chicks which were born yesterday
Thanks everyone x

 

[Yard Farmer]

But I don’t get why the feathers were up the yard( not near her) so could that be her aswell ?x I’ve seen a rat and now trying to kill it - moved her into a stable and cage the other day away and more secure from the rat and she has now got three chicks which were born yesterday
Thanks everyone x

There could be a few things that could've happened. Like... Maybe some feathers were stuck to her when she went out for a break and the wind blew them.

Congrats on the babies!!