I don’t use wet feed. I noticed today that there were several feathers in a nest box that are the size and color of their beard feathers which I find very strange! I’m starting the pick no tomorrow, so hopefully that will make a difference! Thank you
The coop is 8x8 and it’s attached to a 16x16 covered run. I am wondering the same thing about others pulling their feathers out, but I have been watching and haven’t caught them doing that at all yet.
I have 3 six month old ameraucana pullets. They are in a flock of 17 all females. In the last few days 2 of the 3 have lost most of their beard feathers. I have inspected and can’t find any signs of mites. There is no blood or signs of injuries or sickness. I haven’t witnessed any others pulling...