Help for these poor chickens

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Jun 19, 2015
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I have one chicken that I have raised from a chick and then two came to me by way of the reservation. They look like they well words don't describe them (poor girls!). I have been trying to get them back into healthy shape. They lay great eggs for me and they are showing small improvements. The black healthy one is Turkey Bird, the more blonde one is Blondie and the redder one is just poor Red. If anyone can tell me what more I need to do to help these poor chicken I would love to hear it. I have used this site so many times, I have lost count. Thank you all for your great help! Look forward to your words of chicken wisdom.

 
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sorry I missed your first new member intro, so feel compelled to add the welcome.

In case you have not explored the forums, there are many other forums that will likely get some more opinions. You should consider posting this under emergencies to get more opines.

A little more info can help with advice: did Red and Blondie look this bad when you got them?
At first glance, would look like a molt & feather picking. But closer look, looks more like bullying and feather pecking.

I would make sure they don't have mites or lice. Make sure Turkey Bird is not the bully.

Spray the raw skin areas with BluKote, make sure they are getting adequate nutrition and your coop/run has enough space.
 
Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

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I, addition to what sunflour mentioned, I also question whether or not the hens have been around any randy roosters. If they have been getting overbreed, they would also lose a lot of feathers, especially those on the back, wings, and neck, and be in rough shape. Hopefully you are feeding them a good layer feed. If you provide any snacks, be sure to provide things that are high in protein (i.e. scrambled eggs, yogurt, etc.) to help give them the nutrients they need to replenish their feathers.

Good luck! They are lucky to have found you!
 
Poor girls but, now that you have them , they will see better days. You may also want to have a vet check poo samples for worms. Welcome to Backyard chickens.
 
Thank you all soooo much. You have added some great idea's to what we have already supplied to them. I know they had a ruff life before we got them. They seem to be doing great other wise. Laying great eggs for us. Blondie is such a mother hen, she follows me everywhere. She has gained weight since we have had her and she has this cute waddle when she runs, you can't help but smile at her. Red is coming around slower then Blondie, but confident he will get there. Turkey bird is just begun laying eggs so she is very emotional. This site has helped me so much with my lack of knowledge. Have also began work on a good solid coop for them before winter. Again thanks to all the wonderful postings here. Thanks everyone. Will keep you updated on my small broods progress.
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Poor girls! But I am sure they will start to improve now that they have you taking care of them.

X2 on yogurt and scrambled eggs -- many chickens love these treats and the protein is healthy.

Also, I will mention that I was browsing around on this site looking for info about molting, and I found some posts about a feed called Feather Fixer that people seem to love (don't worry -- I don't work for them or anything! :)). I wonder if it might help with some of the feather regrowth.
 
Welcome to BYC!

Thanks for giving these girls a new home and taking good care of them. There's a very good list of healthy treats in the Learning Center you might like to take a look at. One thing it mentions is sunflower seeds (black oil sunflower seeds) for feather health. Here's a link to take you there:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Good luck with your flock and if you have questions, always feel free to ask.
 

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