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    Rooster with no feathers. Any theories?

    The layer feed is 17% protein, so it's likely part of the problem. Another problem is that I've asked at my local feed supplier for "all flock feed" and got blank stares. They have starter, grower/finisher, and layer. All have 17% protein. They have a "chicken expert" who was off today, so...
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    Rooster with no feathers. Any theories?

    I haven't noticed any of the other birds picking at him. Frankly, he'd stomp them if they did. I also don't see him overpreening, and there's nothing for him to get caught on. Deficiency is a possibility, but I wouldn't know where to start with that, which is why I posted the question in...
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    Longtime lurker, new member.

    Hey all, I've been lurking on BYC for years, and finally took the plunge and signed on. My wife and I have been raising chickens for more than ten years, and have recently gotten into ducks as well. Just for fun and eggs. When our girls get too old to lay, they get a retirement package, not...
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    Rooster with no feathers. Any theories?

    Hello all, Ok, I have a 2 year old Rhodebar rooster who's practically naked. He's not moulting -- he's been like this for about six months. He doesn't have mites (I've checked -- there's nothing on him). His behaviour is otherwise normal: he eats, struts, defends the flock, and generally has...
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