Moulting

[fphilli1]

We are pretty new to the hen raising game. We have a 1 1/2 old light brahman hen that has been very productive and beautiful. Last week she started to loose feathers. Today she has no tail, very thin wings, and neck. We also have 3 orpintons in the same coop. Do brahmans moult or do we have a serious infection to deal with? Thanks for the support, looks like a great web site and forum.

 

[kidcody]

from WA. glad you joined us

yes, they moult.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

They molt like all chickens do at some point. Some molts are more severe than others, but fall is a common time for molt.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Your Light Brahma is in molt just like one of my Light Brahmas is in molt. I always check for lice or mites just in case. I recommend that you do the same. Molt usually occurs after they are over a year old.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[EM Squared Farms 3]

welcome to byc

 

[NonnasBabies]

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from Louisiana!! Yep, sounds like you've got some moulting going on!!

 

[fphilli1]

Thanks for all the replies. The Brahman is bleeding a little from the empty tail fethers along with under what is left of her wings. My wife is concered that the 3 Orpingtons are pecking and hurting her. What do you suggest?

 

[greymane]

from the Finger Lakes of New York! Sounds like you got your answers, so I will just say happy to have you here!

 

[heatherscreations1969]

Spray her with some anti-peck spray...she could be molting but if there is a little blood then she could be being pecked....