Spinning Top Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Our two biggest girls (a Rhode Island Red and a Light Sussex) have got bare bums. They don't look red or sore, just pink and un-feathered for an area a few inches across around their vents. No lice, mites or other nasties in sight although I've powdered them all to be on the safe side. Normal poos and wormed a couple of months ago (What a glamorous pastime this is!). No feather pecking going on either. I read somewhere that good layers can end up with bare bums and wondered if they could be rubbing on the nesting materials? I use Easibed and haven't had any problems up to now (we bought them at POL just before Christmas) and the other girls are fine. Do big girls have more delicate derrieres? Should I try Easichick or Aubiose instead of Easibed? I'm reluctant to chuck a full bag away if it's not the culprit ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I read somewhere-no idea where-that this can be a sign that the baldy is possibly top chicken-she pushes past everyone to get to the goodies and then gets a pecked bottom, kind of makes sense! I have one like this, perfectly healthy but completely bald "Ooops, word censored!"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 "Ooops, word censored!"! I'm intrigued - I got bottoms, bums and poos through the censor in mine They're not top birds, in fact two of the youngest and the Light Sussex is a right wimp. Thanks for the suggestion tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS1 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Could it be a partial moult? Just going to try another word starting with 'a' now! (yup, that's the one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Could be - one of them plus one of the hybrids is losing feathers around their necks now too. They've also gone off lay a bit this week. Thought it was to early for a moult but I see a few other people are mentioning it. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
