Hen plucking chicks feathers?????

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Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 15:21:55 GMT

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Post by chunky1962 on Jul 13, 2013 15:21:55 GMT

Hi all, I have a pair with 3 chicks which the hen keeps plucking their feathers?

All my other prs have successfully raised their chicks. When i purchased the hen (as a baby)she showed signs of plucking her own breast feathers and leaving a bald patch. feathers would grow back then she would pluck the same out??? i have checked for mite etc and nothing found. now the question is do i now seperate them now or wait until a little older??? any help greatly appreciated
regards Dave

Oct 7, 2011 20:21:12 GMT BudgiesBuddy King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 18,009	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 17:44:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:44:51 GMT Welcome to forum Sorry to know about this. I will find some threads for you.
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Oct 7, 2011 20:21:12 GMT BudgiesBuddy King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 18,009	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 17:49:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:49:51 GMT Why has the fluff gone? Is it Feather Plucking?
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Oct 7, 2011 20:21:12 GMT BudgiesBuddy King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 18,009	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 17:51:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:51:00 GMT urgent please have a look at my baby pictures
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Oct 7, 2011 20:21:12 GMT BudgiesBuddy King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 18,009	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 17:52:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:52:21 GMT Do baby budgies pluck each other
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Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 17:56:17 GMT

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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:56:17 GMT

Some pictures would help. Unfortunately, you will have to remove the hen and the cock will keep feeding the chicks.

Personally, I would never breed such hen again.

If I had to for show, quality or color purposes, I would foster her eggs or chicks at very young stage.

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Jul 13, 2013 14:59:41 GMT chunky1962 Brand New Budgie Posts: 2	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 13, 2013 18:54:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chunky1962 on Jul 13, 2013 18:54:18 GMT Hi I have removed hen and put her seperate from all other birds in the flight. hopefully "charlie" will do his parental duties and carry on feeding.. How do i post pictures of the chicks??? Regards Dave

Oct 7, 2011 20:21:12 GMT BudgiesBuddy King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 18,009	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 14, 2013 17:19:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 14, 2013 17:19:18 GMT The cock normally takes over the feeding. Good luck
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Oct 7, 2011 20:21:12 GMT BudgiesBuddy King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 18,009	Hen plucking chicks feathers????? Jul 14, 2013 17:21:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 14, 2013 17:21:36 GMT How to upload your pictures and clips
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Hen plucking chicks feathers?????

Post by chunky1962 on Jul 13, 2013 15:21:55 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:44:51 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:49:51 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:51:00 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:52:21 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:56:17 GMT

Post by chunky1962 on Jul 13, 2013 18:54:18 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 14, 2013 17:19:18 GMT

Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 14, 2013 17:21:36 GMT