wombatally Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The other day I noticed that Beefy, my speckledy, had lost a few feathers on one side of her neck (it didn't look possible that she took them out herself). Today I have noticed that she is bald underneath and her egg laying has become sporadic (she's usually one a day). Could she be moulting?! She's not being picked on and is top dog anyway. I know that if they go broody they sometimes loses feathers but she's not hogging the nest box. I've checked for mites and can't see anything, and their house gets a proper dusting of powder as do the chooks. Other than that she's acting batty and aloof - which is quite normal for her! Any ideas?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 It does sound like a mini moult. Neck feathers are often the first to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
