Loosing Feathers in December

[dickkenschickens]

My RIR has been loosing a lot of feathers from her back and neck. The weather's getting cold up here in Maine and I'm worried she may not make it thru the Winter. I don't think any of the others are picking on her unless it's at night. A few times I've seen her do this strange thing where she walks backwards w/ her head down as if she's backing away from something even when nothing is there.

Is this a late molt? What should I do?

Dicks Chicks

 

[NoseyChickens]

Its probably just a moult. I have a yard full of feathers. Crazy chickens should pick warmer weather to get naked in.

 

[Terri O]

Are you sure you dont have an aggressive roo? I still have a few hens that need their "dresses" on because they are the favorites! Terri O