My hen was broody for 3 wks. and during that time she quit laying. I just always made sure to take her out a few times a day to eat and drink. She's back to her old self now, and laying again.
No worries, every year at this time some of my hens have bare backs, and I have never had a rooster. It will grow back eventually. My hens will be starting their molt in another month or two. Just in time for winter, like always....
Prep H is good to use. That's what I use on my hens. Keep the white gunk cleaned off, then put some Prep H on your finger, and gently try to push it back in. Sometimes it will stay sometimes it won't. If it doesn't, just make sure you...