A problem that many breeders face is that their young are plucked during breeding - tail feathers, down, feathers, sometimes even completely bald. It's really sad to see or experience this. Many questions about this problem are therefore regularly raised at meetings or via e-mail. Although it is a persistent problem in some couples, there are ways to prevent it. I want to discuss some of them. Because one thing is certain: some couples continue to persevere, while others - fortunately most - do not or hardly do it. However, we must remain vigilant and take measures.
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