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can anyone help - chicken looks plucked

 
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denise



Joined: 17 Jan 2008
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:34 pm    Post subject: can anyone help - chicken looks plucked Reply with quote
i'm new to keeping chickens, i've had 4 since christmas and am now concerned about one of them, she looks like her bottom has been plucked!

I've checked for red mite, lice etc but can't see anything, can anyone help please
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Bhindi



Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Posts: 1627
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
This sounds very likely that she is moulting, and wouldnt be anything to worry about. She may also be loosing feathers around the back of her neck. If you want further confirmation it would be useful to enclose a picture if your able.
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