Losing feathers!

[ChickenLoverTrin]

Hi all,
My two frizzles, Crackle and Luna, are losing feathers! Crackle has a huge patch on her back with feathers missing, and Luna on her tail. I'm clueless as to what this could be but I think feathers could be falling out because of our rooster? Any feedback or advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi all,
My two frizzles, Crackle and Luna, are losing feathers! Crackle has a huge patch on her back with feathers missing, and Luna on her tail. I'm clueless as to what this could be but I think feathers could be falling out because of our rooster? Any feedback or advice would be much appreciated!

It's molting season. I'd feed them a bit more protein to help them grow their feathers back.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you post photos?

Sometimes hens do experience feather loss from mating, usually it's not cause for too much concern. A saddle can be placed on hens if it worries you a lot.

Molting is another reason for losing feathers, do you notice new pin feathers coming in?

 

[ChickenLoverTrin]

It's molting season. I'd feed them a bit more protein to help them grow their feathers back.

Thank you, I will try giving them some more protein foods. Is eggs occasionally a suitable option?

 

[ChickenLoverTrin]

Can you post photos?

Sometimes hens do experience feather loss from mating, usually it's not cause for too much concern. A saddle can be placed on hens if it worries you a lot.

Molting is another reason for losing feathers, do you notice new pin feathers coming in?

I haven't noticed any pin feathers coming in but I'll take some photos and upload them soon. Thank you so much for the idea.

 

[ChickenLoverTrin]

Does that help at all?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Aren't they sweet!

To me, it looks like feather loss due to mating instead of molting.
You can try saddles to help protect their backs.

 

[ChickenLoverTrin]

Aren't they sweet!

To me, it looks like feather loss due to mating instead of molting.
You can try saddles to help protect their backs.

Thankyou I think I've come to that conclusion!