Mites?

[p23rodriguez]

Hey everyone! I'm having an issue with one of my babies. I have a black Australorp that is losing feathers underneath. She is very broody lately even though we remove the eggs daily. Shes been flapping her wings a lot and has been the most vocal of my three. Any ideas? I've searched her for mites, but couldn't find anything. Help!

 

[p23rodriguez]

Mods. This might be better in the emergency forum. Thanks!

 

[HardizzlesFlock]

She is just broody. Broody hens take their cheat feathers to keep eggs warm. They flam wings and fluff up to keep things away. It is normal. Just give her some fertile eggs lol

 

[sourland]

Yep, just her 'broody patch' to better warm her eggs.

 

[p23rodriguez]

Thanks guys. I roughed up her nest and she stopped! Thanks!