Chickens losing feather on neck!

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Chickens losing feather on neck!
« 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

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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2007, 16:13 »
Not being pecked by the others Russ?  Or sticking her neck through a wire fence?

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Chickens losing feather on neck!
« Reply #2 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?

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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2007, 19:24 »
Moulting often starts on the neck Russ.  How old is she  :?:

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« Reply #4 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!

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« Reply #5 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  :?:



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