Is this severe molting or something much worse?

[LavenderDaFlerf]

If you can make her a seperate section from the others until she is done that would be good.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Looks like molting, but either she is pecking at herself or one of the other chickens are. I know not everyone is a fan of bluekote, but I've used it on issues like this and the pin pecking stopped. Usually when they are molting this extreme they self isolate within the flock. But, if you remove her, it could only make the issue worse once you put her back in with the flock.

 

[cherrynberry]

Looks like molting, but either she is pecking at herself or one of the other chickens are. I know not everyone is a fan of bluekote, but I've used it on issues like this and the pin pecking stopped. Usually when they are molting this extreme they self isolate within the flock. But, if you remove her, it could only make the issue worse once you pur her back in with the flock.

Not if she is in a "see no touch" situation. But I do agree that its best if they don't bully her after the blood is cleaned or blue-koted.

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

With a fence separating them so the pecking order doesn't get super screwy.

 

[coach723]

This may have been started if a single blood feather got broken, then once blood was drawn it attracted attention and more pecking. I would crate her where the others can see her and she can see them until risk of bleeding is stopped and no blood is visible.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Not if she is in a "see no touch" situation. But I do agree that its best if they don't bully her after the blood is cleaned or blue-koted.

Yes, and I should have mentioned that, but sometimes you just don't type everything out. I said "if she removes her " - I meant away from the whole flock. In my mind a look no touch is not removing from the flock, it's just creating a barrier. In this case its definitely an option.
Editing to add that I also didn't feel the need to repeat what @Chicken girl2671 had posted as her reply showed up right after I pressed "save".

 

[Folly's place]

I agree that she's molting, and being pecked. Separate but in the coop, so in sight, will work well. Clean her up and give her a spot where she's in the coop, in sight, but can't be pecked.
So no actual wounds or signs of mites or lice? Look at night with a flashlight, on her and at least a few other birds.
Mary

 

[Frankiegirl]

Thanks everyone for your thoughtfulness and great input. She’s on the roost and seems settled in. I will check early in the morning and clean her up.

Thanks again

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

She is definitely molting. I am assuming she is picking at her self because it could itch and feel uncomfortable. I would give her a separate enclosure so the other chickens can see but not touch also maybe you can get a perch that is lover to ground so she could just jump onto it.

 

[Frankiegirl]

I agree that she's molting, and being pecked. Separate but in the coop, so in sight, will work well. Clean her up and give her a spot where she's in the coop, in sight, but can't be pecked.
So no actual wounds or signs of mites or lice? Look at night with a flashlight, on her and at least a few other birds.
Mary

No wounds on skin or mites. All the visible blood is from feathers. I know this time is painful for them so I’m trying to handle her gently.

She’s my favorite girl and tough as nails. She is also the one Mary that had a limp last year. Total grinder with a lot of fight in her so I’m going to do anything I can to help her. .

Thanks and inwill update soon.