Two of my chickens have lost their feathers

[123darwick]

Hi there
Advice please, two of my chickens have lost their feathers under there belly, didnt notice until they were dust bathing Any ideas??

 

[staceyj]

What breed and age are they? Have they been laying?

Usually chickens with bare tummies are broody/considering being broody

Since they are naked under there anyway, take a minute to give them a good checkover for critters. (Lice and mites)

 

[123darwick]

They are just over 1 year, difficult to say if they have been laying as I have 12 all together . I will certainly check for mites although I would expect them all to be the same, dont you think? Thanks for the advice