Boris70 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Hi, Penny was broody for 10 weeks (the record I think), and is now a happy chicken in the run - but now she's pulling all her feathers out???? (and still no eggs) Is this normal? She's a Pekin bantam - and should have lovely trousers - but she's pulled all the feathers out of her feet too - so looks like a normal chook now. Her belly has always been bald, but having no feet feathers is a bit strange. The garden is completely full of feathers! Should I be worried? Am I going to have a completely bald bird running around the garden that I have to put suncream on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I preseume you have checked for lice and mites on her and in the Eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 yep, completely clear - no sign of lice for the last 10 weeks after they were deosected, and the eglu and bars treated. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 It could just be an aquired habit after being broody? Is she sore, or just bald? Was wondering whether there was a skin irritation? I guess if its habit, then you'll need to discourage it with either anti peck spray/stockholm tar. Failing that, fitting a bumper bit will certainly stop her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
