freerangeandfreedom
In the Brooder
Hi! I have a couple problems with my hens and I need some help.
I have a hen who is probably only 1 1/2 years old and I have noticed major loss of feathers between her chest and butt. Does anyone know what it could be from? I have not seen her plucking her own feathers or staying in the box due to broodyness. Also, we don’t have a Rooster...
My second question is about a recent death in the flock. We checked on the girls one morning to find one of my Buff/Americana mixes dead and maybe even partially eaten. Could that be from someone inside the flock? One of my Barred Rock hens has been very mean to the others recently, picking fights and attacking others for no reason... I am wondering if she might’ve gotten a taste for them??? I really hope that isn’t the case but I am also afraid it may be. She also pecked me and drew blood when I was holding one of the hens who was very close to the color of the one that died.
Thanks!
Catherine
I have a hen who is probably only 1 1/2 years old and I have noticed major loss of feathers between her chest and butt. Does anyone know what it could be from? I have not seen her plucking her own feathers or staying in the box due to broodyness. Also, we don’t have a Rooster...
My second question is about a recent death in the flock. We checked on the girls one morning to find one of my Buff/Americana mixes dead and maybe even partially eaten. Could that be from someone inside the flock? One of my Barred Rock hens has been very mean to the others recently, picking fights and attacking others for no reason... I am wondering if she might’ve gotten a taste for them??? I really hope that isn’t the case but I am also afraid it may be. She also pecked me and drew blood when I was holding one of the hens who was very close to the color of the one that died.
Thanks!
Catherine