blue kote

[chickenbh1999]

My girls have no feathers on their back should I try blue kote?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[backyardflock1]

We are very glad you joined us! I recommend you ask the really knowledgable people whether or not you should use blue kote and provide some more details here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.

 

[drumstick diva]

If their backs are bare due to rooster damage - you can order chicken aprons(saddles) for them. There are a couple sellers on BYC's Buy,sell,trade forum listed under "everything else for sale." That will give them some protection from rooster spurs and allow the skin to heal and feathers to re-grow. A rooster can handle ten hens, if he has less he will overbreed and damage his hens. Unless you want to sell or incubate fertilized eggs - there is no need for a rooster. Your hens will be happy to continue laying non fertile eggs for you.

 

[mymilliefleur]

I agree with what @drumstick diva said.

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!