Backs are getting bare, no feathers?

[milezone]

Hi Everyone,

Ok I am not sure what is going on. Most of my chickens are getting bare backs, no feathers. Looks almost sickly. I give them corn, and pellets from Tractor Supply. Also add vitimins in water once every other month. And they are free roaming so forage the farm aal day. Egg production during this cold season is about 10 eggs daily with 23 birds (Orphingtons mainly). Please help.

Russ

 

[milezone]

Also forgot to mention, some have been like this for a few months, some all winter?

 

[milezone]

Anyone? Please

 

[mrwoodboat]

Rooster???

 

[cinch920]

Rooster???

Agreed. Have any roosters?

 

[milezone]

Sorry yes, I have 3 roosters. And the roosters actually do not look bad, although one rooster has a few black spots on his comb, he is a bit over 3 years old now.

Really appreciate your guys help.

Russ

 

[binza1979]

Roosters can do a number on chickens backs through mating. Usually bare back hens means you have an amorous rooster.

 

[SCchickens2011]

I have the same problem on two golden sex link hens. No rooster but thinking just bottom of the totem pole problem. Any ideas to get the feathers to grow bqck?