Missing Feathers on Necks

[thechxwhisperer]

Sorry it took so long to reply! There is always a pecking order, which means there is always a hen at the bottom of the flock. Hens like to pick off bugs and such off of other hens. All my hens did it too my rooster

The "mud" on her feathers could be chicken poop,

, or mud if it rained or is muddy around, they somehow always manage to get dirty! I am glad that she is taking dust bathes! It keeps mites away and shows that she is content

 

[MesMama]

Sorry it took so long to reply! There is always a pecking order, which means there is always a hen at the bottom of the flock. Hens like to pick off bugs and such off of other hens. All my hens did it too my rooster

The "mud" on her feathers could be chicken poop,

, or mud if it rained or is muddy around, they somehow always manage to get dirty! I am glad that she is taking dust bathes! It keeps mites away and shows that she is content

No worries! I wasn't in any hurry ;D I'm so glad they are feeling content! And I can tell when I go down there they aren't afraid of me anymore and are eating and bathing etc. even though I'm in there

Thanks for your help!