Went broody and no feathers

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CluckyChicken

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Went broody and no feathers
« 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?

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CC xx
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Re: Went broody and no feathers
« 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. :)

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Re: Went broody and no feathers
« 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. :)

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Re: Went broody and no feathers
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2010, 12:08 »
they will grow back soon  :)
Staffies are softer than you think.

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Re: Went broody and no feathers
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2010, 23:29 »
Thanks guys.  This makes me feel better  :D xx


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