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We've made an effort to improve their outdoor area over the past week and add in some things to alleviate boredom. It's a group of hens that are doing the plucking. When I remove one, three other take her placeand start plucking. I'll have to think up a way to isolate the rooster. Thank you for...

Thank you for your detailed response. I was worried we might have a semi-permanent problem on our hands with to the weather keeping everyone cooped up more than usual. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Unfortunately, we can't free range. They're not thrilled about the snow and ice either.

The hens have begun pulling feathers off the rooster. He's got just down across his back. We're having sub zero degree temperatures. I've hung cabbages, suet and added perches outside the coop. What can we do to address the hens and any suggestions for stimulating feather regrowth? Thank you!

Thank you, everyone, for taking the time to review. I will not be breeding chicks from these chickens. My family and I are enjoying the fresh eggs and having a flock to brighten up the backyard.

Murray McMurray

I'm not familiar with Abraham breed. Did you mean Brahma? These chickens do not have feathered feet. We're getting various shades of brown eggs but I don't know specifically whose are whose. Thanks for your help!

Hatchery identified these as Delaware... One rooster and 2 hens purchased in June 2021 as part of a brown egg layer mix (we got brahmas, barred rock, ISA browns, a RI Red, and these 3 mysteries). As chicks they were black with yellow lines at eye and possibly with on top of head. The rooster has...