bareback advice needed for new pullets

[UNCLEG]

yesterday I picked up some pullets from feed store, Rocks and EE. 2 of the EEs have barebacks, i did not really want bareback birds but most of the EE were Bareback< so i took them. Anyway what should i do to help them recover fom the barebacks quickly? So far all i have done is feed a mixture of feed and cat food. My other flock is moulting so I have it premixed. I thought the extra protien would help with feather regrowth.

Please advise...I have never dealt with barebacks before.

 

[boogiedog]

The feathers will grow back. You just want to make sure that there are not red areas that your hens will peck at - you can try a saddle (which will also protect her if she gets mounted by your roos), BluKote (just spray it on) or Rooster Booster. Good luck!

 

[HeatherLynn]

all mine have started growing their backs out also. I am taking a break from having rooster and kicked the male duck out of the chicken yard. Its done wonders. Just be patient. I also have some aprons for those who are most heavily targeted by the others. They are pretty simple to stitch up. I have no domestic skills and even managed to whip them up.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I bought some bareback hens too and the feathers are coming back nicely. They should recover well.