StaceyJ, thank you for taking the time to reply.
I have grit and oyster shell, both as free choice, always. Also free choice pellet feed, and a five-gallon waterer that we change out for fresh water every other day.
What do you suggest we do otherwise?
Ive read so many of your posts, I feel like I know you. Thank you, thank you again @oldhenlikesdogs. I appreciate your wisdom.
But....they didn’t moult.
And they’re feather-picking.
So what do I do? I can’t get rid of the predators?
Our 12 girls are now 6 1/2 months old, and we’re now in the 30 degree (F) range at night here in New Hampshire.
I have a few “chicken friends” here in my small town, and their girls lost a lot more feathers than mine did, but they’re now growing back.
Our girls either lost nothing at all, or...