MOLTING AND FEATHER GROWTH. Also, the color red of the irritated skin, especially on their bottoms, lends to pecking. Thanks for providing so much info. Keep me posted. can you give me advice please!! Wow! I have a polish hen that lost her head and all her back feathers 6 months ago. Happy to help! This quirky chicken is a misunderstood breed that needs to have the record set straight. These feathers start showing up around 8-10 weeks. It helped me at least a little bit because my chickens have feathers missing and I think that it is malting. Too many treats can lead to health problems such as fatty liver. Please help any information is helpful. I thought it was from a predator but then i saw the rooster on top of her pulling at the flesh! Thank you so much! I too have a bald hen… I live in an area that has very cold winters, what should I do for her if they don’t grow in before winter. This does not look normal. I am hoping they will start getting their feathers back shortly, Im sure they are stressed from moving and a change in environment. As an average layer, the Naked Neck chicken can provide their human families with approximately 3 eggs per week. Many fans have had great success with that. All the other hens molted without a hitch, and their feathers look beautiful. They can cause itching and a burning sensations. The good news is that her neck feathers are sprouting again–I think that was originally a molt. The majority have healthy necks and feathers. I have a feeling the feathers will return. I appreciate the information you shared on molting and vent gleet. I would like to know if you have any advise. I have 12 other hens and some of them have small bald spots on their backs, but nothing like the polish Hen Peanut. The feathers may not return until after they molt. Pin feathers are especially tempting. http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2012/12/peoples-choice-award-for-wildcrafting-wednesday.html, https://www.tillysnest.com/2011/11/love-hurts.html, https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/09/got-eggs-top-ten-reasons-for-decline-in.html, https://www.tillysnest.com/2011/09/tis-season-to-molt.html, http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/579257/something-wrong-with-my-chickens-butt-photos, https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/02/egg-eating-prevention-and-treatment.html, DIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter, Geo Bird Cage: The Parakeets Get a New Home. The standard colors of the Naked Neck are black, white, red, and buff (all of which are recognized by the APA). How do I know the difference when the photos look the same. This bird looks like a turkey due to its "naked neck", but it's all chicken! Sometimes missing feathers occur during the normal process of molting. In most cases, there are identifiable reasons why chickens are missing their feathers. I would check for all parasites, consider protein deficiencies or boredom in the winter. Aha! Add a swing and toss in a head of cabbage or try a flock block to keep them entertained. The pen has fresh pine shavings laced with food grade DE (diatomatious earth). Claire. During the first week, tiny feathers start to emerge on the chick’s wings. Could also be from stress, so I would move them inside until they are fully feathered out at 6 weeks. Right now no one is laying. It is effective against bacteria, viruses and fungus and helps to promote wound healing. Around March one had her beautiful feathers turn to this fuzzy stuff on her back and around her legs the wings feathers are smooth. Obviously, this meant very few naturally bred bald babies. Thank you for your comment! Chickens will slept very closely on the roosts at night to keep warm. Dried the infected areas with sterile clean towels, exposed the feet, wings, & face areas to a few minutes of full sun & then applied a thin coat of antibiotic salve. The white hen is pecking the female duck's breast feathers and pulling them out as she sits on her eggs in her straw nest. Thanks keith. She started losing feathers on her neck, and now it's gotten so bad she has NO neck feathers and it's spreading to her chest. We put it down to her having a major molt. You might consider getting her a hen saddle as it is likely that this could reoccur. Does this make sense? Molting can take up to several months to complete and typically occurs in flocks at least one year of age. It tints everything a bluish purple color. She will also most likely benefit from antibiotics as well. There are two ways to sex a day old chick by observing its feathers. Sorry. She then recently started laying shell-less eggs so we realised she was using all off her protein to keep laying eggs instead of using it to grow feathers. What would you suggest. Do you think this could be caused by a stressful incident (I accidentally shut them out of their house at dusk yesterday after I cleaned them out – I felt absolutely awful – they were back in after enduring the cold and dark for around half an hour), or is it more likely to be mites/lice? This helps to keep certain hens from being over-mated by him and allows them to escape his constant attention. If it is under the vent, I am thinking an infected abscess, growth, or tumor. We have a large aviary with 3 hens and a duck and drake. There is not much you can do other than separate her out until the feathers grow back.I would spend some time with the flock to see if you can determine exactly who is doing what. Just this week all of her feathers have grown back and she looks beautiful. One of the last things a chick does prior to hatch is absorb the egg yolk into its body … You should be aware of these diseases so that you can recognize them quickly. At first, you might notice is her nakedness, large-looking head, and scant coif of feathers adorning her large-looking head. Hatchlings (no feathers) should be maintained at 95° - 97°F (35° - 36°C). The chicken is shaking like cold but none of the others are .some have a little missing feathers but no red red Ness or sores looks normal this does not. Being cold can cause loss of appetite and thirst, but I would suspect a problem with parasites either on the skin or inside the digestive tract of this chicken, possibly both, caused the feather loss. The blue silkie is just fine, very healthy.They have been inside & together since they were chicks & this is the first time I have seen anything wrong with them since they arived 6 months or so ago. Be sure they have plenty of things to climb on and roost on in the run. Despite our best efforts, she was insistent upon hurting Tilly. At maturity, this chicken weighs in at around 7 lbs, making it a surprisingly suitable meat chicken. Here is a post that might be helpful for the egg eating. However, the Naked Neck still sports a dashing hairpiece atop its head in the form of a few sparse feathers. Hi im in 4h and my blue andelusions feathers are looking horrible Its not that shes molting its just that its not together and organized is there anything I can do to get them looking better thx. First time chicken owners, and I think I'm more nervous than when I raised my children! Every one’s body is different. Sure could use some advice. Good Luck! Don’t let their bizarre feathering turn you off, because this chicken has plenty to offer a loving chicken tender…no pun intended, well maybe. Blu-Kote/Vetericyn- Both of these products are great to have in your chicken first aid kit. (It takes 21 days to make a feather.) As long as they are given appropriate shelter and insulation for a cold winter, they will do just as well as the rest of your flock. Bald patches or missing feathers. And if that wasn't enough, roosters lost all sense of balance when doing the hoochie coochie with their hens. I have a hen that misses some head feathers. I'm thinking feather picking is occurring. She stopped laying and has that red rash all over her bottom and chest, and has lost her wing tip feathers. We had 2 other hens, but both died. Although, I have to say, momma was doing a great job, but we worried about the cold and the rest of our flock, that includes geese and ducks. Chickens can become cannibals if left to their own devices. As chickens prefer to be in a flock, you might consider adding about six new hens to your flock. You are very welcome. I’m sure there are a couple others but those are the main suspects. Good Luck and do keep me posted. I am so sorry to hear of these things. This chicken will most likely benefit from a vet for proper diagnosis, if it is an abscess determining if it needs to be drained. Her diet is exceptional–a soy/corn-free organic layer mash with grit and oystershell, supplemented daily with mealworms. Also, chickens will peck at new emerging feathers (pin feathers), so you might need to separate her until her feathers return to normal. I am not sure, as I have not heard this. Typically we recommend at least 8 hens for one rooster. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness. I am finding feathers everywhere. Is she lighter in coloring? They should all be on layer feed after approximately 20 weeks of age. You will noticed when they start to moult they lose feathers around their neck first. Sometimes it is straight forward and other times, it may not be as obvious. Any suggestions? Layer pellets-Verify that you are feeding your adult flock layer pellets. They are pointy shafts of protein. let CurrentYear = new Date().getFullYear() I rang the vet they said a consolation would cost $71, thats more than a new chicken. Originally, people believed that the Naked Neck chicken was a cross between a Turkey and a Chicken. The wound looked horrifying, and we immediately thought there was no way she was going to survive! We all do not begin to go through puberty at the same time nor menopause. I can't find anywhere on the packaging that it is organic. her diet is good, there’s no blood or any signs of mites or lice. I mean they almost look like what you buy at the store!. New Hampshire cocks weigh around 8.5 pounds, cockerels 7.5 ponuds, hens 6.5 pounds and pullets 5.5 pounds. Yes, I have three hen all about a year and a half in age. First, if it is coming out of the vent, I think vent prolapse. They peck at shiny things such as buttons, earrings and painted toenails. By the light of the moon, she took great pleasure at plucking feathers from Tilly as she slept. Happy Holidays. The Naked Neck is a large standard chicken, and comes in bantam size as well. Thanks for the lovely comment. I think they probably are okay after being out in the cold for such a short period of time. Always love to learn. The Naked Neck lacks feathers in another, more private, place as well—the bum. Usually by 12 weeks they’ll be impossible to miss. Raising Goats – The Complete How To Guide, The A-Z of Chicken Breeds and Choosing the Perfect One. Keep that in mind, when you set off on your detective work and most of all do not get discouraged. It can also be triggered by stress. This little hen has gotten very mean, she has jumped up and pecked me on my face, she acts like my very mean rooster. Awesome info ! she's not getting pecked at and she's pooping, so I don't know what it is. Chickens love to peck at red things including blood. Mites/Fleas-Sometimes missing feathers are the only signs of mites. It is important that your chickens always have a place in their run outside to dust bathe that stays dry from the elements. These things look clear with a yellowish tint to them they are small and they crawl like maggots. In the center of the feather is the quill where blood supply exists. Yes, your vet is correct that her body does believe feathers are still there because the tips are still under her skin. To our eyes, we do not see any feathers, only bare spots. I am Katlyn Sharon Ray and I am 10 years old and sent at 4:38 p.m. During the molt, those tips fall out and you will see new feathers emerge. You mentioned some products for chickens made by Manna Pro, Poultry Conditioner and Calf Manna. Sea Kelp/Kelp Meal– Try adding this vitamin, protein, and mineral rich supplement to the feed. It can lead to feather loss around the vent and the entire backside of your chickens. Chickens love the color red. Try supervised free-ranging, a cabbage pinata, treat ball, chicken ball, or a flock block. (For the first week they should be at 95 degrees.) It can also be triggered by stress. We have a couple of hens that look like that Do you think it is lice or worms? What could this be? If my chickens are loosing their feathers, are the eggs still edible? Do I need to do something for my birds on these cold nights, if they're currently low on feathers? About 10 of my 24 girls have bare butts and a few have bare saddles as well. Chicken Breed Information - Naked Neck (Turken) - Who knew turkeys and chickens could interbreed? May not be reproduced without express permission. This way you can keep an eye on them and keep them safe. One became egg-bound (I think) My hen has started losing feathers across her back. Great question. It was bred this way to be easier for cooks to pluck. I've only had these guys (there are three of them) since August, so it is my first Winter with them and now it is dark so early I don't feel like I see enough of them to make sure they are happy all the time! Hi, great info, We have a small chantecler that is just over a year now. I have just seem a hen with missing feather around her vent area, I have checked for mite on the hen & in the coop ,nothing at all, she is laying and eating well. Upon reading the above posts, I am more confused than ever. Her feathers were all wet and matted down, and she looked like she had a huge chunk of meat missing from her neck. Is she just struggling to deal with the lice or should I give her another direct louse dust, or may it be more drastic? If left un-checked they can take advantage of the apron too. Sometimes as they grow they can look a bit scrawny during their “teenage” weeks. Feathers pecking, amorous cockerels can rub the feathers of a hens back. Missing feathers should always cause you to do a bit of detective work. The Silkies in our flock rarely show any evidence of molting other than a few feathers here and there strewn throughout the run and coop. If this is the case, you may notice that the hens are going bald on their heads, and may also have bald patches on their backs. Without being there it is hard to tell. My cats generally ignore pullets over about 6 weeks of age. And for what reason, as they are kept in a very roomy coop and pen and free range for an hour every other day.She is the only black Australourp (sp) I have. I noticed the white silkie trying to roll onto his side. Molting can take up to several months to complete and typically occurs in flocks at least one year of age. Keep me posted on things. I have a one year old Silkie who just started to molt. Do I wait for them to feather out again, or take more steps to fix a VG problem? My girls look like photos I have seen of molting bare butts on BYC. This breed is naked on the neck and near the vent. The baby chicks are also a lighter red. I noticed my rooster pecking on her back after they went in for the night. Your email address will not be published. Whether ordering through a hatchery, buying baby chicks from the farm store, or hatching your own, there are seven common illnesses from which they might suffer. The following chickens sport some unique looks and honestly have some extremely funny hair, which is actually just different kinds of feathers. Always so much good info here. Feather sexing is a simple technique that even an amateur backyard chicken keeper can perform. The pale wattles and comb do tell me she is not feeling perfect, but that can also be just from winter too. It might just be a situation where you have to wait until the next year’s molt. Bantams of course require less. However others find their chickens lose body, wing or tail feathers at random times and in no perceptible order. A downside to this unique breed is their inability to take flight…period. One of my four RIRs has feather loss on her upper chest down to her abdomen, really bare, but covered over by her exterior feathers. I would say that photo depicts vent gleet and probably some feather picking from others or that chicken herself from the irritation. That might clue you in. Since the Naked Neck is already half-naked, compared to other chickens, they do extremely well in hot weather. When my husband went to pick them up he expressed to me that she had alot of chickens ducks and geese in her smallish pen. Broodiness would be the nicest hen 'problem' I've had to deal with so far, so fingers crossed for that diagnosis Thanks. While your fluffier chickens may pant and search for shade, your Naked Necks will be going about business as usual. ive been checking their vents to make sure everyone is doing #2 just fine and i noticed one of them has lost feather around her vent is this normal??? Growing birds are in a gray area. Any suggestions? And she is a awesome teacher by far. The rooster is a little rough with breeding, but not all of the chickens necks are like that. I have a few chickens that are missing their neck feathers, a strip about two inches long only on the front of their necks. I am trying to find out an answer for a chicken vent problem. However, it is biologically impossible for a chicken to breed with a Turkey, so while this hypothesis has some visual merit, it is completely untrue. In these spots is very red sores look like been bleeding. Without seeing your flock it is always difficult to know, but my hens do not like to be handled when their new pin feathers are coming back in. So before judging this bizarre looking bird, take some time to uncover the hidden benefits of the Naked Neck Chicken and find out how this ugly duckling turns out to be one amazing chicken. Meaning she is picking it herself? Hi, Thank you for this very informative blog. The Naked Neck lacks feathers in another, more private, place as well—the bum. I did a post on that but would love to hear what your farmer remedy was! Any veterinarian can check your chickens’ poop for evidence of worms even if they don’t treat chickens. They also overheated quickly, having no feathers to shield them from the sun's rays. Your email address will not be published. Anyway, I would give her scrambled eggs, watched when all chickens were eating and made sure she wasn’t getting pushed aside from the food dish, separated her from the others at night time to roost. The largest, boldest or hungriest will attempt to kill adult, standard sized chickens. Chicken feed boosted with a little protein, DE, & the Harrisons Bird food crumbs left behind from the parrots, plus grit. Good luck with the mites. Once she is done molting the eggs should resume. All chickens do not start molting at the same time nor do they molt to the same degree as others. Poor feathering can be a sign of malnutrition, over crowding, parasites, stress, disease, predators, molting or a chicken at the bottom of the pecking order. My one hen is showing feather loss at the base of her back, where her tail starts, and now directly under her tail. There are a few things that you must remember. Before moving to the disadvantages, let's see a video showing them in action. She looked neglected yet we look after them so well. Our kids love our chickens they part of family I know it sounds funny but hey…. Help, I have noticed one of our girls is losing feathers around her neck, we have 6 girls and she is the only one like this, our rooster does chase her around and she is hiding a lot more, so I think it is him, any suggestions as to how we can do? I thought they were molting but everything I have read says they do that in the fall and it is not even spring yet. I have 3 rhode island reds, all the age. I sent my email 2x and have still not received my Free copy of 21 tips for raising backyard chickens. What if the mites get on you as you are cleaning the coop and chickens?? There are reasons for missing feathers. Help please?Jase. I refuse to tolerate any aggressive ones. Boredom busters-Keep your cooped up chickens busy. I'd love to help but I can't. If you don’t already … Some chickens are able to fly short distances, but the Naked Neck has to rely on its little legs while fleeing from danger. Since the other 2 chickens are fine, I'm ruling out pests since they'd have it too, right? Thanks for any feedback. Feather pulled from baby's neck 6 photos Mya's mother, Emma Whittington, rushed her daughter to the emergency room on Saturday Dec. 8 when … She might also need to see the vet if her sores are bad to evaluate for things like flystrike and such. Sharing adventures with backyard chickens, beekeeping, gardening, crafting, cooking and more. But now another one has started jolting but nowhere near as bad as Cruella. Chicken mites do not cross over to people. Hope this helps. She doesn't try to attack when I remove eggs from under her, but makes a funny noise and splays her wings out and leaves them there. I have lots of posts about mites and lice and feel free to upload some photos to the Facebook page as well. However, since that tip is still in the skin the chicken’s body still believes that there is a feather present. If you have more roosters, they each will need a group of hens to keep everyone happy. HELP! A proper diet leads to proper functioning of their bodies. - The Happy Chicken Coop - All Rights Reserved. After the fall molt, my silver-laced Wyandotte's feathers came in fuzzy instead of smooth, and her wing feathers look ragged and incomplete. I don't know the first thing about ducks. Relative humidity greater than 50% is required initially. I would look for pests (mites,lice), consider feather picking (protein deficiency, boredom), and also be sure they are on a good layer feed at least 17% protein. The Naked Neck is considered to be an extremely docile and friendly chicken. She will not let me get to her with out yelling bitting me a jumping at me. Watch out for pecking like you are already doing and if it gets worse, you might consider an avian vet visit. Chickens do not handle sedation or being put to sleep very well and sometimes do not make it through that process. You are very welcome. Feather loss and missing feathers happens within every flock at one point or another. Mature birds are a rich chestnut red, of a somewhat lighter and more even shade than the Rhode Island Reds. Will keep yo posted! Since these girls are new to me its been quite difficult to catch them, but there is one who seems to be warming up to me. I'm very worried about my Charlotte, a 1-1/2 yr old RIR. Naked Neck. Mites that crawl and move across the chicken’s skin are not only irritating, but also cause itching and pain after a while. Feathers do take approximately 3 weeks to form. Here is how we keep our coop clean. My rooster seems to be very aggressive to my Barred Rock & Cuckoo Maran, but is fine with his sisters (1 older & 1 hatch mate) and his surrogate mamma (who is not keen on catching his attention). But apparently vent gleet looks the same. Flightless Birds Make Perfect Backyard Pets. I had to do this myself a couple of months ago. So yesterday we did a DE dusting & romp in the shaded areas in the backyard. Does anybody know what this is and if the chicken is still edible? They've had vaseline on their legs for the leg mites. I too had a polish hen that lost all her feathers on her head, neck and chest to the point she was almost naked. She still pecks the other girls and was one of the feisty ones before we got the rooster. I've heard that you can blow an egg and fill it with mustard and if they try to eat that one it tends to put them off. Hi nikki! Help! Please help , any information would be appreciated. It seems aggressive, the other hens don't bother the duck. Some reasons are obvious, while others require you search a little deeper into the underlying cause of the missing feathers. Probably the feather’s most important function is helping a chicken maintain a balanced body temperature. So don’t be embarrassed when you see the baboon-like behind of your Naked Neck…they know their unders are showing and they don’t seem to care. Thank you for the blog! I sure hope it does! hi, i have gotten 5 hens this last february and they have been laying eggs for a couple months now and theres this one hen that keeps pecking on the others from their buts to the stomachs and i have kept the bully out of the cage for a while now and i still dont see recovery from the feathers , ived checked all of them for lice and mites but it doesnt seem to be the problem that the feathers arnt coming back, they areeating and drinking just fine but every so often one is slow at laying as well , is it normal to be slow on eggs and not have feathers on their butt? I do replace their nesting hay every couple of days, their coop is dry and secure, but their run does have a lot of wet hay due to the weather. The California White chicken breed was designed by combining a White Leghorn chicken and a California Grey chicken, producing this almost solid white chicken that has tiny black specks of color in its feathers. Hi hoping you can help? and also why do broody chickens lose feathers? Here is a post that might help: https://www.tillysnest.com/2011/09/tis-season-to-molt.html. Our chicken symptom checker tool allows flock owners to easily and quickly select symptoms their chicken might be experiencing, and provide a list of possible conditions. They are a very friendly chicken that will weigh around 6.5 to 8.5 pounds as adults. Is it safe to separate, or will they not survive without each other? Lol This makes the bird easy prey, especially if they are free-range. However, bare saddles makes me think of over mating by a roo (not sure if you have a roo). Late summer to late fall is the normal range when the annual molt happens. I have had great success with the aprons. See if you can watch them for a bit to see who is pecking whom. Feathers on the back of a neck could be from an amorous roo or pecking from sorting out the pecking order. Best of Luck! I have eight hens we received in June as peeps. Yes, I did mention that in the part about the aprons, but I will add that now to the upper part of the post. It sounds like she might be molting. They put this patch directly on the eggs to help maintain the proper humidity Smart girls! Typically, if one of your chickens has feather loss, you spring into assessment mode to attempt to figure out the underlying cause. If there are pins left in the skin, then the feathers will not return until the next molt. If it's bad, how is it cured? Water is fresh, also leaving Emergen-C if he wants to drink more of it. Thus, your chickens will peck at their vents to try and address the irritation and also perhaps at other affected chickens’ vents too, especially if they notice the worms. See how he is in a few days. She is shaking but the only one. Quills in the Skin– Feathers begin to emerge from the skin as pin feathers. Hi Heather, Oh boy! I think with time, enough space and good nutrition they should be on their way to feeling better, laying beautiful eggs and regrowing their feathers. (Check out my blog post on molting.) Boredom/Lack of Adequate Space-Chickens can become bored, especially in the winter. Back near wings and back of neck-rooster’s damage from mating/over-mating. The skin is sluffing off easily under his wings as well. They look like a cross between a turkey and a chicken with their completely featherless necks and faces and this was a common myth when they were introduced to this country in the 1920s when they were described as Churkeys! It looks exactly like this pic I found on the web: (http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/579257/something-wrong-with-my-chickens-butt-photos) please help! The feathers should return soon. It is not uncommon for chicken keepers only to find them on their hens after they investigate with a flashlight in the evening. What causes it? Thank you so much for your blog! It is not until the chicken molts, that you will see a new feathers grow into the existing bare spot. The Definitive List of Chicken Treats: What Can Chickens Eat? They will "hold" their hens by their neck feathers during mating. Hmmm… Thanks for reading! You could also take a peek at Nutri Drench for poultry. Unlike some family-orientated breeds, Naked Neck hens don’t go broody frequently. i have 5 peeps that are a couple days old, i still have them inside as to the cool nights. I would keep her separated until all of her feathers return. It sounds like it might be combination of things. I definitely would not eat these chickens and it sounds like there is a possible infestation going on. https://www.tillysnest.com/2011/11/love-hurts.htmlEgg laying will also decrease or stop due to the high protein demands.https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/09/got-eggs-top-ten-reasons-for-decline-in.htmlThese links might help. It is most commonly seen in hens. This is because he will grasp the feathers on the hens head and neck with his beak repeatedly, and cause them to fall out.
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