Young or older hen?

[shannon84]

Got her at a swap last Saturday. Can you all tell if she's young or old?

 

[sourland]

My gut instinct says that she is an older hen taking a break in her laying cycle - perhaps just completing a molt.

 

[shannon84]

My gut instinct says that she is an older hen taking a break in her laying cycle - perhaps just completing a molt.

Oh thats great I was hoping for a young egg layer lol my husband keeps insisting she's older

 

[21hens-incharge]

She looks older to.me as well.

Can you get a picture of her feet?
I the picture it's not super clear but looks like possible scaly leg mites.

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

Young Pullet - looks like my 8 month old chicken named Cherry

 

[shannon84]

She looks older to.me as well.

Can you get a picture of her feet?
I the picture it's not super clear but looks like possible scaly leg mites.

Good eye! I'm going to take a closer look at her tomorrow! I'll take some pictures too. Thank you!

 

[shannon84]

Here is another picture of her. Looks like scaly leg mites to me as well. I'll get another picture tomorrow. How is that treated?

 

[21hens-incharge]

Here is another picture of her. Looks like scaly leg mites to me as well. I'll get another picture tomorrow. How is that treated?

This article covers it really well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-scaly-leg-mites-slm-what-you-need-to-know.77376/

 

[Tonyroo]

Here is another picture of her. Looks like scaly leg mites to me as well. I'll get another picture tomorrow. How is that treated?

You are correct, she has scaly leg mites. And she is older about a 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old based on the condition of her feathers and legs.