sleepymummy Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi My hen, Doris, seems to have plucked out her breast feathers. But, there is no sign of them anywhere. Is she eating them? I am presuming that it's a tricky spot for the other 2 to be plucking from and she is fully clothed elsewhere - as it were - So, she has looked like this before. Any ideas? She is eating well and still laying. Her egg shells are thinner than the others but she is older. She has access to crushed shell.... Hope someone can shed some light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Could they be in a nest under some bushes? She could be eating them. It can be an indication of a deficiency so a tonic may stop her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymummy Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Def not under a bush as they are kept in a large run most of the time. Def not in the nest either. So if it is a deficiency tonic should sort, is that right? I'll order some more today. Had this lot for years. probably no good now. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
