Bald Rooster!

[PurpleDragon]

Went out just now to give the hens some scraps and my Rooster has a white neck. On closer examination - all his feathers are gone - he's got the plucked chicken look - just the stubs of feathers. It is about half an inch from his head, for about an inch.

What happened? No way could he have plucked them out himself - his neck doesnt bend like that! Are his harem picking on him? What do I do?

[maggie144]

hey there purple dragon

my cockerel is also bald he is in moult, it could be that
they moult twice a year once in the early spring and again in early autumn

if it is moult he will be fine in a few weeks


maggie

[PurpleDragon]

Hmm, when I got him (a month ago) I was told he was in moult which was why his tail feathers were a poor showing.
Does it travel up the way?
Start at the tail feathers and work upwards LOL
I hope that is all it is - I would hate to think he was henpecked - wouldn't bode well for any chicks come the spring if the ladies are whacking him whenever he comes near

[2steps]

sounds like he could be moulting and so will be fine :)