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Okay, it is too small. We don't have space for any expansions at the moment and in the summer they free range most of the day. For the run, I will make sure to buy them a mirror and/or a xylophone for entertainment. I can also make a swing. The climate is very harsh but we protected it with...

Yes. I will have to upload a pic tomorrow.

The chickens are in the run all day by choice, the coop itself is only used for when they sleep and when they lay. The size of the run isn't much of a problem, especially in the summer because they free range. We sometimes give them the option in the winter to go outside, but they do not seem...

Okay, thanks for the help and recommendations!

wait never mind, they were very busy in the summer free ranging. Any ways to help with over zealous grooming?

That makes sense, but how come this didn't happen in the summer too?

We have 11 chicken. The run is 80 sq. feet. and the coop is around 36 sq. feet.

That is what I thought. Do I need to worry about this? Will the feathers grow back?

The coop is about 80 sq. feet. I do not think the amount of space is the problem. We have 11 chickens. Any ways of keeping them entertained without treats?

There are only missing feathers on their necks

Maybe, but wouldn't it be too cold for that? We have very low temps up here. I'm new to all this.

Most of my chickens have feathers missing on their necks. The ones who don't are near the bottom of the pecking order. It is very windy and cold, because we live in AK, and they choose not to free range anymore.We try to keep them entertained with treats two or three times a day and lettuce...