Is there something wrong with her?

[EggSighted4Life]

If she has mites or lice would all of his chickens looked like this?

Not necessarily. Studies show that 10% of domestic birds carry 90% of the parasites. They will go after those with weaker immunity first. Or rather, the ones with weaker immunity will succumb and show symptoms first.

When it comes to integrating birds, mites and lice aren't even the scary things your have to worry about your birds catching. But rather Marek's, infectious coryza or bronchitis, Newcastle disease, flow pox or even avian influenza. To me, your other birds are already exposed. Don't think I would separate again. It's possible her skin looked a little red from it being chilly.

I got girls once that came from a place with no grass. It took them a couple days to really start enjoying the new environment. But when they did, it was really special! I could tell they were so much happier. That isn't to say they weren't being cared for at the other place, just that we all have different circumstances.

I would consider looking at directions on how to make a chicken saddle. And use that to improvise some warmth for her. I'm not surprised a regular t shirt didn't cooperate.

http://youre-sew-crafty.blogspot.com/2013/10/chicken-jacket.html

I thought this pic could be helpful to figure out how to make your own and what it should look like. It looks like a simple thing to copy even using regular material....

 

[Isaac 0]

I would take her inside.Right now is when all birds are molting and it very stressful for them top that with a change in there environment and you have a bird who is very likely to infected with some sort of disease.She is obviously try to keep warm.

I would personally bring her inside and put her in a warm quiet environment.You can feed her High protein treats like Eggs,Tuna and some Mealworms.You could integrate her back into the flock once she has all of her feathers in.

 

[Fricasee]

So this morning I picked her up in the coop and gave her a good looking over. I don’t see any pests on her. Her crop was empty. I checked her skin and it’s red a bit where her shoulder bones are close to the skin and where her crop protrudes when it is full. Otherwise her skin is pink. She has a good appetite and is eating the grub omelette I made her and her two sisters for breakfast. The poop I saw come from her was normal. I have her and her two sisters separated from the rest of the flock in a large run with grass today. The rest of the flick has been accepting of them. No stand offs. Just a little push off here and there. I have a separate brooder I am going to put the three of them tonight. There is a safe heating source so I will get it ready for them today.

 

[Fricasee]

The previous owner told me he had been putting a little for bulb in his coop to keep them laying. I’ve heard this can cause them to molt. She doesn’t act sick. I don’t know. I guess I will just keep her separated from the Florida KC from now on and keep an eye out. Thank you for the pic. I do have a sewing machine and could easily make this for her. She has a lot of pin feathers. Will it be painful for her?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What "breed" is she supposed to be?

If she is a naked neck - then you will most likely see more skin than you will see in a layer like an Orpington.

Personally I would not cover her up - she is molting, handling her would be painful and she will need to preen as her new feathers come in.

You mentioned a bulge on the right side of her neck - in the photo, to me it looks like her crop, which would be more pronounced since she is naked. Just check it again in the morning to see that it has emptied during the night.

Molting can make them not feel well - so watch to see that she is eating/drinking. Some extra protein and vitamins a few times a week won't hurt.

fwiw- if you have an existing flock, it's always best to keep new birds housed separately (quarantined) so they can be monitored for symptoms of illness and parasites. Then begin the integration process if you feel they are healthy. Having a fecal float to check for worms is a good idea if you have a vet that will perform one for you.

 

[Fricasee]

I do believe she is a naked neck but almost her whole body is bald. The few feathers she has are mostly pins.
She has a good appetite and is drinking plenty of water and doesn’t seem lethargic.
I am not very experienced with raising chickens and so I made a mistake putting her and her sisters right in with everyone.

 

[eatbeef14]

It appears to me she's just molting but she could have mites or lice. To help her molt you could feed her some things high in protein like nuts or sunflower seeds. I think the bulge is just normal although I've never seen their neck featherles, mine don't molt that much.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I do believe she is a naked neck but almost her whole body is bald. The few feathers she has are mostly pins.
She has a good appetite and is drinking plenty of water and doesn’t seem lethargic.
I am not very experienced with raising chickens and so I made a mistake putting her and her sisters right in with everyone.

NN *can* have up to 80% less feathers than standard birds. I have raised a clutch of them and they had varying degrees of featherless-ness. Oddly, some don't have vent feathers even.

Glad to hear the skin just looks pink in reality! Good appetite is a great indication.

It might be pointless to separate them now since exposure to whatever has already been made. But you will know for next time.

Hope you post a pic when she returns to her full feathered glory.

 

[Fricasee]

I checked her over well yesterday morning and didn't see pests of any kind on her. Her crop was empty too so I think she's ok there. I fed her a grub omelet for added protein yesterday and she ate it well. I think it's possible she was picked on in her previous home. I will add the nuts for her. Thank you! Hadn't thought of that.

 

[Fricasee]

I'm concerned about the chilliness and her ability to stay warm without any clothes. I have decided not to put a sweater on her because I have heard the pin feathers are painful. I'm thinking about going to tractor supply to buy a panel heater to put in the coop. I will post a pic of her when she's improved. Thank you so much!