milly3 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 my has started pecking her own feathers out from her chest is this a sign of boredom. if so what else can i do to prevent this?. They have a big enough run and often i let them free in the garden so they can rumage. Is there any tonic or anything that i can give her?. thanks millyx[ happy new year to all u chicken lovers!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It could be a protein issue, some mealworms or tuna in spring water is worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milly3 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 thanks i will try these things. hope likes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Are you sure she is pecking out her own feathers as normally hens lacking in protein pull out other hens feathers and then eat them, not their own. Could one of the other hens be the culprit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalin Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I've not yet had a broody hen but I've read that they can do this. It's so more of their skin can be on the eggs and therefore keep them warmer. Could she be broody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milly3 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 never thought of that one!!!!. It does seem she's plucking just from the chest area. I wonder . thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milly3 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Are you sure she is pecking out her own feathers as normally hens lacking in protein pull out other hens feathers and then eat them, not their own. Could one of the other hens be the culprit? yes it's definately her,i've seen her do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
