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As a healthcare professional, I'm constantly telling horrified parents that just b/c your child has lice/scabies/etc. doesn't mean that they are not clean or you are a poor parent. Kids (and chickens) go into the real world where there are parasites. having a clean home/coop can't prevent 100%...

I quickly glanced over the thread again, it's been a while since it was active. My Bard Rock is still around- I didn't give her away and she has lessened her bullying. The SLW is still shabby-looking but finally seems to be getting back some of her feathers. Have you considered parasites? Some...

Mat10, I mean I'm getting rid of the Bard Rock. I won't allow one hen to bully another. I've tried separating her in a cage for a while, adding distractions to the run, but nothing worked. I've given her many chances to get tired of the bullying and she hasn't. Ridgerunner, I agree "mostly"...

I've had almost the exact same problem for 6 months since we adopted a few new hens. All integrated into the original flock except a SLW who came to us small and shabby. No infestations noted, no diseases, but she is always on the outskirts of the flock. They mostly ignore her EXCEPT a Bard Rock...