Looking for advice....I have five chickens almost a year old. 2 golden wyandottes, 1 silver laved wyanndote, and 2 bard rocks. 4 of the five chickens have bare bottoms. I posted pics previously and the group thinks I have a bully which makes sense. Although I've never caught her. I'm guessing it...
There is one golden wyandotte that must be the bully given she is the only one that doesn't have missing feathers on her bum although I haven't caught the behavior. Letting them out more frequently as the weather cooperates. Will keep an eye out.
Thanks for your response. I haven't added any new birds, I'll check the feed on the protein levels, their nesting area is dark. I'll have to measure their exact space but I think it's sufficient. I'm wondering if it's just been winter so they don't go out to roam as much. Also only one section...
Hi Everyone,
I'm in Massachusetts and a newbie. I have a flock of 5 hens that are just under a year old. They've been eating, pooping and laying eggs alot and their behavior seems normal. However I've noticed that they have started losing feathers below their vent area and one in particular...