bald chicken ...

topic posted Wed, July 16, 2008 - 1:49 AM by  Brenda
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My 3 year old black rock molted a couple of months ago. Her feathers grew back as usual apart from the one's on her head. She looks like a vulture/chicken cross. Anyone have any ideas why? She's the oldest in the coop (4 other hens) and still the dominant one. We don't have a cockerel, and she's not fighting the others. They all have full run of a large garden during the day and she acts just fine. She doesn't lay much but that's nothing new - has always been a bit of a prima donna.

Any suggestions for feather regrowth appreciated!

thanks
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Brenda
United Kingdom
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  • Re: bald chicken ...

    Thu, August 7, 2008 - 10:54 AM
    Mites could be a cause. They are a problem on the head especially because birds cannot preen their own heads.
    • Re: bald chicken ...

      Thu, August 7, 2008 - 1:28 PM
      its that time of year, most of my older hens are looking like crap. Just keep the feed to high quality as your feathers will start to fill in soon, my rooster isn't helping either *sigh* and yes, check for mights, they seem to be more vulnerable after a molt and starting the regrowth process. Mine do at least.

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