Hen picking and eating rooster feathers

[aart]

Is this a bad idea if too little protein could be an issue?

Yes.

Space can really be an issue.
Best to start a new thread with the details of your flock.
-your flock size(numbers, ages, genders),
-your coop(size in feet by feet with pics),
-and what all and how exactly you are feeding,
might offer clues to if there is a solvable problem.

 

[Winchikn]

Yes.

Space can really be an issue.
Best to start a new thread with the details of your flock.
-your flock size(numbers, ages, genders),
-your coop(size in feet by feet with pics),
-and what all and how exactly you are feeding,
might offer clues to if there is a solvable problem.

Thank you!

Lots of other posts I will check out so I won't bother with a new thread. My chickens have a fair amount of room thanks to paths shoveled through our orchard in the snow, but they are hanging in their coop right now due to cold temps and ridiculous snowfall and are getting up to bad behaviour they haven't taken to before.

I'll try upping protein and looking to diversions other than food but it is tough in the cold, dark days of winter!

 

[aart]

Lots of other posts I will check out so I won't bother with a new thread.

We can't help without specifics of your situation.