losing feathers

[michael david farrow]

What is the cure for losing feathers, the loss starts around the neck, then continues around much of the body.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Are they molting? Or being picked on?

 

[michael david farrow]

Are they molting? Or being picked on?

Not picked on or pecked out by others. No other worrying signs of bad health.

 

[michael david farrow]

Not being pecked out. Also not being scratched out by the hen herself, which would be caused by itching from feather shaft mites.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

They're probably just molting then

 

[michael david farrow]

They're probably just molting then

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. But definately not ordinary molting going on--- I've been raising hens for many years, and seen a lot of molting. Nothing is growing back in, and she will be completely bare in another few days if I cant stop this. I think it's an internal parasite, but I'm not sure what to do.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Some birds stay naked for a while. I've had several that were practically ready to cook. Could also be rooster treading

 

[nuthatched]

What do your birds eat? Diet affects molting and how quickly they regrow feathers.

 

[Eggcessive]

How old are they? Are you seeing feathers inside the coop and run? Can you post any pictures of the chickens?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What is the cure for losing feathers, the loss starts around the neck, then continues around much of the body.

Welcome To BYC

Can you please post photos?

Thank You!