Is this normal

[Sam and Beth]

So this morning when i was out collecting eggs i realized that my hen Judy has red spots on her head and her back were i thought she was molting. Is this a normal thing or should be concerned.

 

[Northern.Ontario]

Being pecked by other chickens or a rooster?

 

[Sam and Beth]

How would i prevent it. so its not some type of diseases because the spots are very scattered would they not have like blood on them if they are getting hurt my the other animals or no. Also thank you.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you post some photos of the spots?

 

[4 ever Orpington]

So this morning when i was out collecting eggs i realized that my hen Judy has red spots on her head and her back were i thought she was molting. Is this a normal thing or should be concerned.

 

[Sam and Beth]

tomorrow morning i will post some photos the spots are now on my other chicken they have semi turned into like red blotches or rash like. They are only were my two hens seem to be molting.thanks for all your help i really just don't want to be anything serious.

 

[Sam and Beth]

Here is the pictures of judys back sorry it took so long i had to wait for my mom to help me take the photos. Judys hates being held. I really hope it's something normal. thank you. my other hen cherry has the same thing in the area were she molting.

 

[Cayuga momma]

Have you checked them for mites?
Loss of head & back feathers could also be from a rooster trying to mate or even a hen that is aggressive.
Also it's a good idea to give molting birds extra protein.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

So this morning when i was out collecting eggs i realized that my hen Judy has red spots on her head and her back were i thought she was molting. Is this a normal thing or should be concerned.

Here is the pictures of judys back sorry it took so long i had to wait for my mom to help me take the photos. Judys hates being held. I really hope it's something normal. thank you. my other hen cherry has the same thing in the area were she molting.

Do you have a rooster?

That looks like feather loss from mating. The dots are feather follicles, the shaft of the feathers look to still be in the skin and she has broken feathers too. These will all be replaced once she goes through her annual molt.

The skin is a bit irritated-likely from the rooster mounting her and possibly a little picking from other hens, you can apply a little Blue Kote is you wish. I have used chicken saddles in the past to help protect the bare skin, but you still need to monitor the skin's condition frequently. (I used to check every other day). Feathers will still be rubbed/worn off with a saddle, but usually they protect the skin fairly well.

It's never a bad idea to check your hens carefully for external parasites and treat if necessary.

 

[Sam and Beth]

Ok me and my family are now trying to find a way to separate the roaster but they are not fenced in so we have to find some kind of crate. Also thank you guys so much for your help i really appreciate it. One last question sorry what good protein to give them while they are molting again thank so much.