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What is 'normal' feather loss and what is not?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by clairabean, Jan 31, 2011.

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  1. Jan 31, 2011 #1
    clairabean

    clairabean Songster

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    A few of my banties have quite bald chest/bellies. I thought it may be due to broodiness. Do they pluck their own feathers when making a nest? So I checked all my chickens for baldness. Two are quite bald under their chests, one is quite bald under her tail area- above and below her vent.

    Is this normal? Any ideas or thoughts?[​IMG]

    It is -18*C during the day. Should I wait for it to warm up or try to snap them out of broodiness now?
     

  4. Feb 1, 2011 #2
    scbatz33

    scbatz33 No Vacancy, Belfry Full

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    broodies will develop bald patched on their chest, however loss of feathers around tail and vent makes me think lice or mites.
     

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