What could be causing this?

[Henrybetta]

Hi everyone,
So, I had 2 roos and 7 hens up until about a week ago. I sold one of the roos because he was having his way with the ladies. All. The. Time. A few of the hens were getting pretty bald, so off he went. Later the same day, I noticed the other roo had bald spots on both of his legs. I tried my best to get pictures today but they are not the best quality. Any ideas? Is this all just from too many roosters and will heal up soon?











They were dustbathing in mulch, which is why it looks black in the one picture. Any ideas?

 

[Henrybetta]

Closer picture. Can anyone tell me if this is from a rooster, mites, pecking, what the more likely culprit is?

 

[junebuggena]

Closer picture. Can anyone tell me if this is from a rooster, mites, pecking, what the more likely culprit is?

 

[Henrybetta]

Ok, thank you. I have some chicks in the brooder now that will hopefully help ease the hen/rooster ratio. It is only on 4 out of 7 hens and I have read so much about mites recently I was panicking a little. Especially since they haven't grown back yet. I will give it more time.

 

[junebuggena]

They might not look normal again until after they molt.

 

[Henrybetta]

They might not look normal again until after they molt.

Also very good to know, thank you! They have never had a big, noticeable molt before, do you think they'll still grow in?

 

[junebuggena]

Most young birds will molt in the fall or winter after their first year.

 

[Henrybetta]

Thank you!