Hello ya’ll

[janiedoe]

I don’t plan to breed for selling or quality. I’ll see if I can post a photo of my worst hen. I usually keep hen saddles on, but it’s been so hot that I’ve taken them off my EE’s that tend to overheat easier.

Yeah. I'd get rid of him. If you're for certain he did that damage, he needs to go.

 

[Donkeysandchicks4me]

I don’t plan to breed for selling or quality. I’ll see if I can post a photo of my worst hen. I usually keep hen saddles on, but it’s been so hot that I’ve taken them off my EE’s that tend to overheat easier.

I think before you get rid of anyone, you need to decide what your goals are. Are you planning to breed them? If so what rooster has the qualities your looking for?
Your lavender orp (and the cemani too) may be staying in line because the bcm is in charge.
All roosters will wear some hens feathers away, no matter how many hens you have. They always have favorites.
If you give one up, the pecking order will have to be reestablished. The two remaining roosters may or may not fight.
How old are your roosters?

I believe my BCM is about 2 years old. I’m guessing the Cemani is about a year or a tad more. Maybe the same with the LO?…. I’m not sure because I bought them grown.

 

[janiedoe]

I'd also up their protein. Sardines ,cold, if it's hot there, a couple of times a week will help with feather quality.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

from Central Texas!

 

[Donkeysandchicks4me]

Yeah. I'd get rid of him. If you're for certain he did that damage, he needs to go.

For sure it’s him. My EE’s seem to be his favorite for some reason. And my poor Salmon Favorolle… she’s in just as bad shape. I put her in a separate run, the Hen Spa, as we call it where no roosters are allowed.

 

[Donkeysandchicks4me]

Well, it’s day 2 of the BCM being locked up at the back of the yard by himself, completely away from everyone. The LO doesn’t chase the hens around to mate (like the BCM does) and it seems a bit more peaceful maybe?