Lorax Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hello all. We have had a black orpington for a few months now. She seems to be losing A LOT of feathers, sort of under her wings and around her vent. She is laying fine. I can't see any replacement feathers. Thoughts of things to think of please? All the others seem fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Have you check for mites? I believe there is a depluming mite?? Doesn't sound like a moult I guess keep an eye out as you are and check for new feather quills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I think it may be lice or possibly Northern Fowl Mite, which target the vent area normally. There aren't many feathers under the wings, but that is a usual area for lice. Certainly isn't normal moulting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Do check for lic and mites, but I am guessing that it might be seasonal moulting - Orpingtons get very hot as the weather warms up, and they tend to shed feathers on the breast area, under the wings, and sometimes around the vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
