oggybags Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I have 4 chooks 3 or which are regular egg layers, 1 we think has just started to lay, and suddenly 2 of the reg layers have started to loose feathers, quite a few from arounds their er, 'back', they are both fine in themselves, I have checked under wings for mites etc, and all is clear, but it looks very not right - literally it is to their skin! The other 2 chooks are normal - any ideas?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Sounds like a moult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggybags Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Is it possible that they could be moulting at 30 weeks old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Have a look at the FAQ, its full of useful info Edited August 1, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 If everyone read the Frequently Asked Questions, there wouldn't be any much of a forum, because no one would be asking anything. That would be sad, as sometimes new ideas come up. That sounds too early for a moult to me. Could the hens be pecking each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 That is a bit stark, Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm sure my chicken book says they don't moult that soon Can't check because it's currently loaned out. Could you have a feather pecker amongst them? I have one, and it's not easy to catch them at it - in fact I've never seen them. You can buy an anti-peck spray, try the Johnsons one to start, available from Pets at Home in the 'pigeon/caged bird' section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 That is a bit stark, Fred. I guess it is a bit, sorry. But read the FAQ anyway, lots of useful tips on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
