sezra Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I have noticed that a couple of my hens have small feathers on their fronts that appear to stick out a little. Is this a maturing thing or do they sometimes peck their feathers there. I first noticed it on my most mature chicken (they are all POL). I can think of no reason why they would do that but being new to chicken keeping I am unaware of how they change as they mature. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 The feathers feel sticky! Could be it that our hens are just a bit messy with their water with the apple cider vinegar in it? One hen doesn't have curly front feathers, maybe she is a clean drinker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Just a thought, have they been sleeping in the nestbox rather than roosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 I am not sure, I will have to check. What would this do to their feathers? One of the four is still ok at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
