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I have 2 chickens who have lost a large patch of feathers on their backs. Any suggestions as to cause or treatment?
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I have 2 chickens who have lost a large patch of feathers on their backs. Any suggestions as to cause or treatment?
Keep an eye on it and make sure they aren't getting too rowdy while she's regrowing her feathers; it can be painful and distressing to them. They may still be working out some kinks in the pecking order, especially if they're tight on space.I have this same problem! We did have a rooster with 5 of them but we've removed him this spring to his own place beside the girls. We're working on building up a very large coop. Now I have noticed other hens mounting each other. In fact this hen, Ruby and the one in the crate below her, Henrietta; I came home to feed them and they both had bloody combs! So clearly fighting each other. They're fed Nutrawise so they have all the good stuff that I don't need to add. Today I purchased some barley pears to make my own fodder.
Thank you so much for the help. We are new to this.
ONE OF OUR CHICKENS LAYS AN EGG THAT IS SPECKLED AND IT WASHES OFF. I AM WONDERING IF THIS IS BLOOD AND IF SHE HAS A PROBLEM, OR IF SHE IS IN DANGER.