Hello! This is my first year raising chickens end it seems there's always more to learn no matter how much I read! Onto the issue tho, I have three hens that were given to me in March (buff Orpington, RIR, and Easter Egger) and I'm not sure how old they are. I've noticed over time their feathers have really dulled and one seems to be balding just behind her comb.
Not sure if they are molting or if it's the work of a parasite or mites. I have inspected them and haven't noticed anything, they do have access to lots of dirt for dust bathing.
All chickens still have great appetites, drinking water, very adventurous, perky, and laying eggs consistently.
I did have four but one began to aggressively bully the other three and especially did some damage to two of them on their backs (fortunately the feathers are growing back!).
Any ideas or suggestions? :/
Not sure if they are molting or if it's the work of a parasite or mites. I have inspected them and haven't noticed anything, they do have access to lots of dirt for dust bathing.
All chickens still have great appetites, drinking water, very adventurous, perky, and laying eggs consistently.
I did have four but one began to aggressively bully the other three and especially did some damage to two of them on their backs (fortunately the feathers are growing back!).
Any ideas or suggestions? :/
