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The hens aren't with the cockerels now. They haven't been for months. The feather loss is since the cockerels have been kept away from hens

Is there a particular brand you would recommend?

Thanks for your reply! I will try this

Thanks for your reply. The cockerels were separated from the hens over 6 months now and when they were separated only one hen had feather loss. In the past 3 months the other hens feathers have started falling out and leaving the top bits of their wings completely exposed, the skin can be seen...

One of our hens begun to lose feathers around the tops of her wings and on her back. We thought it was from the cockerels so separated them but since the feathers have not re grown and the other two hens have also lost their feathers in the exact same place. We have checked for mites on their...

Thanks for your response. I did wonder if the hens knew something about Beta that I didn't e.g his mental state in the chicken world. I don't plan to breed from either cockerels, they are purely pets and wouldn't of had any cocks out of choice, it was only because I hatched them and that's what...

Yes, sounds about right :)

I bought my silkie eggs for £3 each, although they weren't specified as 'show quality' when purchased

Last Xmas I hatched out three polish silkies. Unfortunately two ended up being cocks, however they seem to get along okay and only have the occasional scuffle. One does seem to be Alpha cock as he is the only one who really mates with the hen, although he is rarely aggressive towards the other...