Sazzle Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Hi. Would appreciate any advice you can give. We got our bluebell at POL in October last year. In the last couple of weeks she’s lost lots of feathers around her vent and on her back and side of her neck. How do I know if she’s moulting or being pecked? I’ve not seen anything to suggest pecking but one of the birds is being quite feisty. Worried given how cold it is. Thanks in advance Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I'd think moulting but keep an eye on her just in case it's pecking you do get a lot of feistiness during the moulting season as the lower down girls try to move up the pecking order or settle a few scores from the last year. I find it can build up the confidence of a more timid bird if they have a bit of a go at a tormentor and get away with it at this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...