Went broody and no feathers

CluckyChicken · « **on:** October 29, 2010, 11:01 »

My Light sussex went broody and now has 3 chicks (

) well she pulled out her chest/breast feathers and is now bald there. Is this bad as it is coming to winter or will she be fine with her babies?

Thanks,
CC xx

8doubles · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2010, 11:09 »

I had a semi broody speckledy who was naked from crop to vent all her life with no problems. Apart from the occasional glimpse of a bare bum the remaining feathers seemed to cover her nakedness.

orchardlady · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2010, 11:35 »

Do't worry about the baldness. She has pulled the feathers out so the chicks can get plenty of nice warm skin contact. She will be fine.

joyfull · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2010, 12:08 »

they will grow back soon

CluckyChicken · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2010, 23:29 »

Thanks guys. This makes me feel better

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Went broody and no feathers

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