Featherless...I don't know what else to do...

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kimthom66

kimthom66

Songster
8 Years
Apr 24, 2013
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I have a bird that is almost bald! I first noticed some featherless after a tough long winter so thought perhaps it was lack of protein from not being able to free range and maybe some feather picking! So far I've tried, increased protein, black oil sunflower seeds, I've dusted all the hens and cleaned my coop like 4 times! I've applied organic coconut oil and added a chicken saddle, separated her from rooster! What else can I possibly do?? HELP!!

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Yep, looks like what I usually refer to as "rooster burn".

It can take hens a while to grow their feathers back, and it isn't really a process that can be speeded along. I fixed my rooster overpopulation problem about 3 months ago, but 3/4 of my ladies still have bare backs, and are just now beginning to grow their back/saddle feathers out again.

Molting season is nearly upon us, and that should help to clear the issue up.
 

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