What caused this?

[Sphinx]

I'm not sure if this poor hen is being picked on by the other hens, the rooster, or if she is suddenly molting.

The patches near her throat are from the hens picking on her- she was broody, and is back out with the general flock after her time in the box. She's been out and about for two weeks though

All the stuff on her back is just within the last day though.

 

[citychickx6]

Naughty rooster.

 

[Sphinx]

You really think he could do that much damage in less than 24 hours? He has EIGHT hens to choose from. EIGHT. Well, maybe 7. I don't think my SLW has given it up to him yet.

 

[citychickx6]

I do. If she had been broody than she is now the new hottie in his rooish eyes.

 

[gritsar]

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[nurse_turtle]

Get that girly a saddle and consider "peepers" for the others who pick on her the most, even if temporarily.

 

[Countrypunk92]

Rir seems to be the favs for roos.LOL

 

[Sphinx]

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She's actually a black copper marans. I have a RIR, but I don't think she's his favorite.

Ok, I'll get the poor thing a chicken apron.

I've been contemplating a set of peepers for the SLW. She's too big for her britches.