why is my hen losing her feathers!?? HELP

[chickenlover286]

Hi i have a hen about 8-9 months of age, and she is loosing her feathers alot, i dont know why! Shes a buff orpington and i have pictures below. Help please

 

[Slongest]

Looks to me like it's where your rooster is getting ahold of her to breed her. The pic is kinda far away cant see close but she may be molting! try to get a better pic please

 

[chickenlover286]

Ok thank you! i will get a better picture by tomorrow!

 

[donrae]

How many hens do you have for that handsome guy? Looks like she's getting too much of his manly attentions and he needs to spread the love.

 

[chickenlover286]

we have 8 hens

 

[chickenlover286]

here is some closer pictures of her

 

[goldfinches]

Yep, he's the cause of that feather loss.

 

[barbiegirl]

It looks like your rooster is mating with your hen.

 

[Slongest]

Yup thats it your hen is just getting alot of attention from your roo!!!!! if it gets worse they make saddles for your hens backs untill the feathers grow back they work great!

 

[chickenlover286]

Okay thanks! She is my favorite hen so i was just making sure nothing was wrong!