It's appearing on all of my hens

[Sinatjacob]

What is this?
It appearing on all of my hens!. On the same spot.
Should I be concerned?
They lay eggs, age 8-9months

 

[RadEggs]

I have no idea what is going on with their faces, but I can tell you that with how you are keeping them, they will have many problems down the line. Depression, violence, illness, etc. You cannot keep them in that area.

 

[RadEggs]

Also, if you trimmed their beaks, that hurts. You can't do that without painkillers. And shouldn't do it in general. It may solve pecking problems but does not adress the root cause, lack or space.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Is there a reason to keep them so confined? Here's mine.

The young ones are in the first pic, the older gals in the second, sharing snack time with my Sheltie. Everyone gets along.

 

[StinkyAcres]

They are likely rubbing their heads on the feeders. Their body feathers are also not in good condition because they are confined to a metal cage.

 

[Red Horse]

I second the thought that they're probably rubbing their faces on the bars, it looks like the feathers have been worn away. If this is only just now happening it's likely it will keep getting worse and will probably get raw/bloody, hopefully that spot will callous up if you insist on keeping them that way.

 

[The Coop Crew]

Seeing them in cages like that makes me so sad for them

 

[The Coop Crew]

Also, if you trimmed their beaks, that hurts. You can't do that without painkillers. And shouldn't do it in general. It may solve pecking problems but does not adress the root cause, lack or space.

I do trim my cross beaks beak but only the very tip and it doesn’t hurt her at all. It isn’t anything like these ones though

 

[Golden Comet Mama]

I hope your little ones get better soon and I hope that u will consider give them some more space

 

[Sinatjacob]

I have no idea what is going on with their faces, but I can tell you that with how you are keeping them, they will have many problems down the line. Depression, violence, illness, etc. You cannot keep them in that area.

Why would you say such a thing, my friend? If we had a better place, I’d choose that, but this is the best we have right now.

You’d be surprised..this is actually one of the best conditions compared to others.