Missing feathers

[Coop Dville]

I have 2 of my hens that are missing feathers just in front of their tail feathers. These hens are about 7-8 months old. I do have a Roo in the pen. The hens seem healthy and happy and are laying well. Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[bigchicken56]

Do you notice any bullying from other hens? She might be starting the process of molting. I actually have an Americana hen that is losing her feathers in the same area. Not sure what is the cause though.

 

[lmwheeler]

I also have a chicken with a patch of missing feathers in exactly the same place. Does anyone know what it is or what to do? I only have two chickens that are 8 to 9 months old.

 

[lmwheeler]

Well, I soon discovered that my other hen a buff Orpington was the reason that my silver lace Wyandotte had missing feathers on her back. Unfortunately, I have not found anything to make her stop doing it. I have tried the hot pick spray and the rooster booster pick no more lotion that was recommended. Neither of those deter the picking. After a couple months of this pestering the appearance of the Wyandotte changed. Her feathers have a very fluffy appearance everywhere except her neck and wings. Her chest used to have the black and white but now it looks like messy grey fluff. Can anyone help me? I only have two chickens so I don't know if separating them is an option. Oh, the Wyandotte also looks visible thinner than a month ago.

 

[ll]

try plastic "peepers/blinders"

http://www.google.com/search?q=chic...GQ0QH-jYDAAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1152&bih=731

my feed store sells them for cheap - good luck

 

[lmwheeler]

Thanks I will look in to those. I ordered a saddle to try last night.