Missing Feathers

[SconnieChicks]

One of my hens (Aunt Jemimah) has a large patch of feathers missing on her back. They have been like this for a couple weeks and look to maybe be coming back in slowly. Is this possibly from fornicating and the rooster being a bit aggressive? None of the rest of them have this?
I am pretty new to the chicken farmin' so any help is appreciated.

 

[Judy]

Yes, this is typical rooster mating damage. Perhaps she is a favorite of his. Feather picking and lice/mites are other possibilities, but I'd say rooster damage is the most likely.

 

[dmack]

If she gets to looking to bad you can separate her and put her in a sick cage for a bit till she heals some. A dog creat works wonders in this situation. When putting her in that is a good time to check her over for lice and mites. You can also get the waterer and food bowls that hook on in the dog creates.