bare wing feathers

[our12]

Our RIR never grew back proper feathers after molting this spring. The others in the flock are fine and regrew a fine fluffy "coat" . Anyone have any ideas? She's in good spirits, 2 yrs.old and the lack of feathers seems to only concern me. Thanks for any helpful ideas.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hello and welcome. Generally a full body molt is done in the fall. When did she start molting? How old is she? What are you feeding? Has she resumed laying?

 

[our12]

The girls get layer mash from the feed mill, oyster shell and yogurt almost daily. They free range during the day. Little Red is 2 yrs. old and as far as we know laying. Thank you - we lost her RIR sister today from being egg bound. it's not a good day. I break for squirrels and mice.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could help to put them on a higher protein feed. Growing feathers requires a lot of protein. I've never experienced a bird not growing in all the feathers though. Sorry about losing your other one. Sometimes troubles come in groups.

I wish those squirrels would pick a side of the road an commit to it. It's the indecision that gets me.

 

[our12]

Thank you OHLD! Rabbits can't make decisions either, most annoying.