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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: rusbli on December 22, 2007, 15:37

Title: Chickens losing feather on neck!
Post by: rusbli on December 22, 2007, 15:37

Hi,
 One of our hens has lost alot of feathers around her neck, you can see her skin. Does anyone know why this may be?

Thanks Russ

Title: Chickens losing feather on neck!
Post by: GrannieAnnie on December 22, 2007, 16:13

Not being pecked by the others Russ?  Or sticking her neck through a wire fence?

Title: Chickens losing feather on neck!
Post by: rusbli on December 22, 2007, 16:23

no they are in there coop most of the time. I have not noticed the other hen pecking the other. Just worried about why is happening?

Title: Chickens losing feather on neck!
Post by: Aunt Sally on December 22, 2007, 19:24

Moulting often starts on the neck Russ.  How old is she  :?:

Title: Chickens losing feather on neck!
Post by: rusbli on December 23, 2007, 12:04

Hi,
 We've only had them since the summer and she was approx. 13 weeks when we bought her. Hope that helps, really concern, she looks awful!

Title: Chickens losing feather on neck!
Post by: Aunt Sally on December 23, 2007, 14:53

She's won't be moulting yet then Russ.  jhere will be another reason.

Are the feathers pulled out or broken off  :?: