I don't think a hen is doing it there is no blood or scabs. Also my self/blue Ameraucanas layed a egg here and there during molt. I have a austrolorp that is doing the same thing no bugs no bullyView attachment 1243925 View attachment 1243926 View attachment 1243929 View attachment 1243932 Okay squatchers, need more opinions on what is wrong with my baby. I have cured her lice infestation (yay!) But I am still really concerned about the feather loss. Hubby said we got six eggs yesterday (and we only have 6 hens), so I am thinking molting is out of the question? Do you think another hen is doing this? I am so worried
I can't explain it
Okay what the taters is a derp I give upOh thank goodness the shipment of superworms finally came! I couldn't step out of the door without getting mobbed and even after showing empty hands i still had a herd following me! The faverolles will actually wedge themselves between your feet while you're walking. I might have to try one of those worms for myself! Hobo the dominique hasn't been acting right, almost timid when she's usually a little monster. I picked her up and just a ton of feathers came out so she's molting. Not going to lie its weirding me out, i hate when personalities flip flop! That's why i love the derp herd so much, always derps.
What about head twistingIs it likely the picking is happening during the day or at night? How do I find the culprit?And no head chopping! These are my babies we are talking about!
Why? Is 'derp' really a faverolles only term?A derp is a faverolles hen. They're called that because they pretty much need special helmets to survive.
Don't think I've heard it here before.What about head twisting
No twisty, no choppy, no breaky breakyWhat about head twisting
You're going to make me pee my pants!!
Not the Cochin they are to niceShe sleeps between two of her brood mates: a speckled Sussex and another Cochin. The two boss hens roost a ways away on a different perch.
Bad I think. Worse than any of the other girls.
Right. No way she pecked the back of her own head. And she is at the very bottom of the pecking orderI can try to catch the culprit in the act but I am really not home very much. I have school and multiple part time jobs.
