June 2, 2026
A short exchange from one conversation.
One of my hens isn't herself
One hen off. What are you seeing that's different?
Loosing feathers
Feather loss is a symptom, not a cause. Is she losing them in patches or thinning evenly?
Patches
Patches point to something specific — mites, a molt, or another hen pulling them. Can you see any mites at the base of the feathers or on the skin?
Yes
Mites. That's the read. Treat the hen and the coop — mites live in the cracks when they're not on the bird. Diatomaceous earth in the dust bath areas and a thorough coop clean will break the cycle.
Okay thanks
You've got it. One turn at a time.