Howdy from Texas

[chicknlegs819]

Good afternoon. I have 5 hens, 2 roosters, and eight 2 week old chicks. I have been raising chickens for only a year, but I find it very enjoyable, and I consider my chickens part of my family.
My hens are molting- I think - but one in particular has been since she was about 6 months old. She has never laid, and she is now almost a year old, still molting in some areas, but COMPLETELY bald on her back and wings. I hope I don't have to cull her. Other than that, things are great!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined BYC. Hope your little bald hen gets better

 

[chicknlegs819]

Thanks!! It breaks my heart to see her bald. Have a great day!!!!

 

[thasista]

Hi from KY! I hope she is only molting!!

 

[chicknlegs819]

Me too!! We've inspected her and see no mites or lice, but I don't know...my other hens are starting to lose feathers on their backs; it's the same way my bald hen started.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, chicknlegs819, and

! Pleased you joined us! Sorry as well to hear about your sparsely feathered hen. You might post in the Emergencies/Diseases thread below - maybe someone can help out! Best of luck to you!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[chicknlegs819]

Thank you so much!! I will. !

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[OldGuy43]

Howdy from eastern Travis County. Something isn't right there. As soon as you have enough posts closeup pictures might help.

 

[chicknlegs819]

Thanks muttsfan!!!

Oldguy43: I am in Wilson County. Sorry my pic was poor (did it even show up?)She is very guarded -I don't blame her- so it's difficult to get a great picture, but I will definitely try. I was just hoping someone had gone through this, and had a good outcome.