Henergy Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 When I went to let the girls free range this am, I noticed that one of mine seems to have really parted feathers under her chin & neck. It looks wet too. I first thought that she'd stuck her head too far into the glug & got a soaking but I've dried her & it still looks a bit odd. I don't think its blood and have tried to look (as much as she'll let me) for signs of anything untoward. I can't tell whether there's any feathers missing. Any guesses as what it might be ? My first thought (being a very green & panicky chicken mummy) was to rush her to the vet but I've calmed down now . They do have a tendancy when free ranging to stick theit head a long way through the omlet netting to get to the goodies on the other side. Could it be that thats parting the feathers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 As long as there is no blood, I wouldn't panic. How long have you had your girls? Have you noticed any feather pulling/plucking going on? Is she behaving normally otherwise ie eating, drinking, pooing ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well it all looks ok now - I think she probably did get it looking scraggy by rubbing on the netting. I am such a worrier ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
