Is there something wrong with her?

[EggSighted4Life]

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!

You might also be able to use a standard heating pad if you get one that can bypass the 2 hour shut off.

I agree pin feathers are painful/sensitive.

YUM, grub omelet!

 

[Isaac 0]

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!

Panel would be very bad in a coop.The risk of a pine shaving catching on fire is high.Keeping her inside would be less stressful and warmer.

 

[Isaac 0]

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.

Im sure what ever Pathogens she had are in the flock now.But my main concern is her ability to fight any diseases coming her way via Wild birds.Since she is doing the worse right now supportive care inside until she gets new feathers may be the best bet.

 

[Fricasee]

Nellie seems to be doing ok. She's not lethargic, her appetite is good, and she's drinking plenty of water. She spends time in the coop when it's chilly outside. She's outside when I get home from work in the afternoons though, when it's sunny and warm (which is most days here in Durango, CO). I will keep everyone posted. PS - I tried tuna for added protein and they turned their noses ....er beaks....up at it. They loved the omelet but they've all slowed way down on laying and I have a broody now that growls at me when I try to collect the few they've been giving.

 

[Sunshine Flock]

A couple of things.

First, a naked neck what???

Second, she's adorable, and good for you stepping up and loving this sweet hen. I do worry for your flock, but this likely could turn out well for everyone involved.

Third, she looks a lot like me. I'm a redhead, and I shave my locks down to half an inch long, and my skin trends toward pink. She may have lost her feathers via molting or parasites, but could the redness be due to sun exposure?

And fourth, nothing I've done for my darling recovering rooster is cute. But it's functional. If you have an old fleece pullover you can spare, cut long, wide strips and create a custom wrap, no wing holes needed. This way you can keep it down low on her neck, wrap it underneath and then up and over.

A samurai loincloth comes to mind.

As for heat, if you have a Brinsea heater used for raising chicks, you can turn it on its side and place it next to her in a crate. It's been a boon for my rooster, and it's quiet with no fire risk.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Nellie seems to be doing ok. She's not lethargic, her appetite is good, and she's drinking plenty of water. She spends time in the coop when it's chilly outside. She's outside when I get home from work in the afternoons though, when it's sunny and warm (which is most days here in Durango, CO). I will keep everyone posted. PS - I tried tuna for added protein and they turned their noses ....er beaks....up at it. They loved the omelet but they've all slowed way down on laying and I have a broody now that growls at me when I try to collect the few they've been giving.

I'm glad to hear she is doing o.k.! LOL Some don't like tuna, but most love egg!
Fall/winter is usually molting time and daylight is shorter, so a lot of hens have a reduction in laying or stop all together.

Is your broody "full blown" broody or just playing? Does she stay on the nest all day long and sleep there too, or does she lay her egg, grump, growl and carry on for a while, then go about her business?
If she is full blown broody and you don't want her to hatch any eggs (or you don't have fertile eggs), then it would be best to break her.http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/05/broody-breaker-when-hens-mood-to-hatch.html

A couple of things.
First, a naked neck what???

@CarolinaSunshineFlock for some reason this just tickled me

We believe that she is a Naked Neck Chicken or Turken
There is a thread about them here on BYC https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/naked-neck-turken-thread.301500/

Also if you google Naked Neck Chicken you will find more info/images.

fwiw - I'm not a breed expert, but I believe the red/pink skin is normal.

 

[Fricasee]

I just wanted to update all of you on Nellie’s progress. She has a fully fluffy butt and is filling in everywhere else. She’s also a sweetheart. I’m so glad I chose her to bring home.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you for the update!

Isn't she cute she's filling out nicely, I'm glad to hear she is going well.