- Oct 7, 2010
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I just inherited 6 hens from a deceased relative last week. They are all about 1-1.5 yrs. old .
One of the leghorns has lost a lot of feathers and I'm very concerned. I know that the stress of the move could be causing her to molt but I don't know for sure. A vet visit in my area is very expensive so I hope someone here can give me some advise.
How much feather loss is too much ? She only has one tail feather left. There are no visible bare spots on her until she moves around to preen then I can see some bear spots. The rest of the birds look fine although none are laying yet. The hens all get along and everyone seems to be getting enough to eat.
I don't want to separate her unless absolutely necessary. She is very skiddish and she likes to cuddle next to the other hens.
One of the leghorns has lost a lot of feathers and I'm very concerned. I know that the stress of the move could be causing her to molt but I don't know for sure. A vet visit in my area is very expensive so I hope someone here can give me some advise.
How much feather loss is too much ? She only has one tail feather left. There are no visible bare spots on her until she moves around to preen then I can see some bear spots. The rest of the birds look fine although none are laying yet. The hens all get along and everyone seems to be getting enough to eat.
I don't want to separate her unless absolutely necessary. She is very skiddish and she likes to cuddle next to the other hens.