My girls are a little over a year old. 7 of the 8 have bare butts, and backs. One has all her feathers (top hen in pecking order) This has been going on for a few months. (No rooster in the house, girls only club) 1 of the 8 is a complete hot mess, feathers missing all over. They are eating...
I live in Midwest MN ( an hour from Fargo ND) and am building a 4x6 coop. Should I insulate? I will also have electricity, what type of heating element should I get? I want to stay away from heat lamps.