I have 12 hens in a 12x12 pen. They eat 20% layer and 2 handfuls of hen scratch everyday. They are picking each other's feathers, acting aggressively toward each other and the egg eating just started two days ago. The only cause I can think of is boredom. I can't let them out to free range any...
I'm having an ongoing issue with feather picking. I have all hens, and about 3 of them are having the feathers on their bottoms picked out. I've increased feed to 20% protein and also given cat food. In addition to laying pellets, I give about 3 handfuls of scratch every day.
Any suggestions to...
Both my ducks and hens are pecking feathers from each other to eat. I've read that this is a protein deficiency. What is the best way to increase their protein?
So what are guidelines on having a rooster and wanting the eggs to eat?
One of our chicks turned out to be a rooster. We are wondering if eggs from our hens will be safe to eat and not have anything growing inside. Not exactly certain on how that process works