is this molting?

[kasey08]

black silkie hen has no hair on top of head

 

[WhoopiePie]

poor thing

maybe somebody's picking on her/him?

 

[kasey08]

not that ive seen i havent even seen the roo on her

 

[ALRwild]

Yup, but usually if they're molting it's full body, but could be short/minor molt. Other possibility is that someone is picking at her head. Just keep an eye on her!

 

[kasey08]

she definitely not the type to be picked on, but i will watch her. she has lost her body feathers also but not as bad

 

[Morgan7782]

How old?

 

[kasey08]

1 1/2 years