Missing Feathers on Belly

[Bancm]

I noticed on of our older hens pull some feathers out of this younger one and about five fluttered to the ground. I’ve been noticing a fair amount in the nesting box but haven’t seen any. As I was holding her today I thought she felt very warm- turned her over and she’s plucked clean! Any ideas? No other issues with the other girls and our rooster only has occasional visits with them as three are still frowning back feathers in their backs from his attention last year.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

I noticed on of our older hens pull some feathers out of this younger one and about five fluttered to the ground. I’ve been noticing a fair amount in the nesting box but haven’t seen any. As I was holding her today I thought she felt very warm- turned her over and she’s plucked clean! Any ideas? No other issues with the other girls and our rooster only has occasional visits with them as three are still frowning back feathers in their backs from his attention last year.

Chickens just pluck out their belly feathers sometimes. They can also get bald spots from roosting or pluck out a lot when trying to go broody. Doesn’t look like anything to worry about as it’s perfectly normal.