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Thanks. I'll check tomorrow if I get a chance but it's been like this for a while so I am sure his crop is emptying. I just didn't know what was eating at him. lolI'd check him for lice and mites.
Make sure his crop is emptying.
Most of the feather loss is far enough down that he ^might^ be plucking them out himself. Often there's a hen or two that plucks from a rooster, but you never know...Observe to see who is doing the plucking.
So, his crop seems pretty full. What do I do then if it isn't emptying? I have seen it full and less so, but it does seem really engorged now.I'd check him for lice and mites.
Make sure his crop is emptying.
Most of the feather loss is far enough down that he ^might^ be plucking them out himself. Often there's a hen or two that plucks from a rooster, but you never know...Observe to see who is doing the plucking.
When are you checking the crop? Check it first thing in the morning before he's had anything to eat/drink.So, his crop seems pretty full. What do I do then if it isn't emptying? I have seen it full and less so, but it does seem really engorged now.
Thanks! I was just reading that article.When are you checking the crop? Check it first thing in the morning before he's had anything to eat/drink.
If it's not emptied, then address that symptom according to this article: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/