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== == There are many reasons why hens die.
Water quality is one way to lose hens quickly. Water should be clean and fresh at all times. Chickens also get diseases and this can spread through the flock fast.
Hens get old,weak and can be killed by the other birds in the flock. Predators like weasels , fox and hawks will kill or wound chickens. Finally, poor nutrition can cause chickens to die.
What else can I help you with?
Why is your rhode island red hen losing feathers on her head?
They are molting. losing feathers and replacing them with new ones. it happends to all chickens.
Where do you find feathers in minecraft?
You can't. That is impossible. The only way to get feathers on Minecraft is from chickens.
How come the hens that are sitting on the eggs are losing feathers?
This is called molting. It is the time when chickens renew their feathers. Old feathers fall out and new one's grow back. The chicken uses much of their energy doing this and egg production slows when this happens.
Do chickens have down feathers?
Yes, chickens have down feathers. Down feathers are soft and fluffy feathers found close to a bird's skin, providing insulation and warmth. Chickens use these down feathers to regulate their body temperature and keep themselves warm.
Can chickens really fly for real?
Yes they can, chickens has wings and feathers.
What is chickens molting order of secondary feathers?
After Primary Feathers are Molted
My chicken was eaten and picked clean of all its feathers except its wings What animal do you think could do this in Pennsylvania?
If your chickens are housed with other chickens my guess is that the other chickens plucked the feathers. That's what happens to our chickens.
What are primary feathers on chickens?
Primary feathers on chickens are the long feathers at the tip of the wing that help with lift and flight. They are essential for flying and provide stability and control during flight. Chickens use these primary feathers to maneuver and navigate in the air.
Why do your male chickens have no tail feathers?
I'm pretty sure all male chickens (AKA Roosters or cockerels) have tail feathers. Actually, roosters are the pretty chickens with really really long tail feathers. If a male chicken is lacking tail feathers, they were probably pulled out by an outside source.
What do chickens have?
The same things we have but with wings and feathers.
What do chickens have on its outside body?
Skin and feathers.
Do birds have skin underneath the feathers?
NO!! because they have feathers
