[JMF]

Our White Sussex who has been moulting over the past weeks, stopped laying etc with pink comb and wattle is still looking really depressed (If a chicken can look depressed) she spends most of her time alone and without the company of the other four.  I am really worried about her - still no signs of pecking from the others - do they get down - so to speak and lose their rank in the group. Any ideas please

[compostqueen]

there could be more to it than just moulting.  Have you tried tempting her with any treats to see if she reacts?

[JMF]

Yes she is eating ok have been giving her poultry spice in her food and a small amount of tuna (spring water type) which she loves we have checked her for pests etc but seems ok and no signs of pecking from the others - do they lose their rank within group she used to be top chook

[8doubles]

A heavy moult does slow them down for a while, i expect the light sussex will be top hen when she is back to normal as my 3 year old LS did the same a month ago but is now laying again.
A few live mealworm can perk them up no end ! 

[hillfooter]

Moulting can be very debilitating I wouldn't worry.  She'll probably be back to her normal self soon.
HF