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    Hens eating feathers and pecking at rump skin -- not sure what to do

    @rosemarythyme thank you for replying! This is the product. It has very high reviews and seems many have found it effective. 🤷‍♀️ https://www.mannapro.com/poultry/supplements-care/poultry-protector Good to know about protein sources. I'll reconsider changing feed and try some meat/tuna. I do...
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    Hens eating feathers and pecking at rump skin -- not sure what to do

    I've actually thought about sewing or knitting some kind of cover to be fitted under the vent but over the bare skin. Just until they molt and grow new feathers. I just don't know what else to do...
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    Hens eating feathers and pecking at rump skin -- not sure what to do

    Hi all! My hens are 10 months old. We are dealing with a huge feather eating and pecking at bare rump skin. We have a mixed flock of 3 Buff Orps, 2 Golden Wyandottes, and 1 Barred Rock. This is one example; they are all similar to this: We have had zero issues with the flock until a couple...
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