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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by kentuckycoop30, Sep 20, 2016.

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  1. Sep 20, 2016 #1
    kentuckycoop30

    kentuckycoop30 New Egg

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    Hello fellow poultry raisers I've got a question last night I accidentally left the door open to my run and this morning of course my chickens came out in to the yard to free range and I let my dogs out without noticing well of course they did what a lot of dogs do and chewed my rooster and 1 hen up not bad just pulled a few feathers what I'm asking is there anything I can give to promote featherror growth other than a handful of pulled feathers they're are fine and dandy
     
  3. Sep 20, 2016 #2
    redsoxs

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    Greetings from Kansas, kentuckycoop, and :welcome. Pleased you joined our flock! I don't know if there is anything to promote feather growth or not. I think with the molt coming on they may have shed those feathers anyway, the dog just got a head start on it for them! You might want to double check and make sure there are no skin breaks as chickens go after other chickens when they see blood! If so, there is a product called Blue Kote that can be applied to deter the picking. Best wishes! :)
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2016 #3
    kentuckycoop30

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    Thanks for the heads up I felt terrible when I heard the commotion
     
  7. Sep 20, 2016 #4
    Pork Pie Ken

    Pork Pie Ken Monkey Business Premium Member

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    Hi and welcome to BYC - sorry to hear about the chicken / dog debacle, but at least it sounds as though no lasting damage has been done. I agree with redsox re: feather growth.

    Best wishes
    CT
     
  9. Sep 20, 2016 #5
    BantamFan4Life

    BantamFan4Life Out of the Woods Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! :)
     
  11. Sep 20, 2016 #6
    QueenMisha

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    Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.

    If the feathers were pulled completely, they should grow back in 1-2 months. You can give them extra protein to promote feather growth; cooked ground beef and scrambled eggs are some great examples of high protein treats.
     
  13. Sep 20, 2016 #7
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    Your chickens really dodged a bullet there. Please don't give the dogs an opportunity to do it again- chickens usually end up dead!
     

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