jellyb100 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Just giot back from a week away to find that Doris is missing quite a lot of feathers around her tail and bottom - looks quite sore in places but can't see anything licey. Frankie is also missing some from around her bottom and loos a little sore in one place. penny is showing no signs but the she is younger. All are laying. Is it just moulting do you think? How much do they lose and how long does it take to grow back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Could be a moult but if it looks sore then it's more likely feather pulling! try spraying with a tea tree solution, this will help the healing and also taste horrible if another girl is pecking. Keep a close watch on them, you may catch them in the act! If so, you may have to consider bumper bits. If its a moult the feathers will start to grow again soon - if you have got a feather puller they'll pull out the new feathers as they appear too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Sounds like it could be moulting. Most of mine are moulting at the mo. They look very scruffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyb100 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 I've been sat watching them this afternppn and have seen no feather pulling. they are the top chickens which makes that seem a little strange to me - i'd think that if it was penny with issues. i'll have to go tuna shopping and keep an eye out for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hope it is just a moult jellyb - the alternative is a pain to deal with - Gucci still has a bald bum thanks to Prada and now she's moulting as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Are there lots of feathers on the ground? They tend to scatter them everywhere if moulting. They can lose quite huge chunks, but maybe it's a bit of feather pulling as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...