Feathers

Hi My hens are between a few months and two years of age and we always have a few feathers in the coop.  they will lose some when dust bathing or grooming themselves, some hens (especially those that are bored or stressed will feather pluck and bald patches can be evident) if this is the case give them things to do to stop boredom especially if the dont free range  Check that the hens dont have mite or lice as this can cause them to pull out their feathers.  If you think the feathers are as a result of hen pecking (ie the hens trying to sort out the pecking order) you will see them exhibiting this behaviour when you are with them

Good Luck!