I have multiple hens that are starting to miss their feathers on the wings right where there wings fold (in the crook of the wing I guess). I have 13 hens and 2 roosters. One of my roosters has kind of large spurs. I am wondering if his spurs are causing this. 3 of my hens currently have saddles on their backs b/c their backs were becoming bare. It appears that the feather growth on their backs is very slow. I have the saddles on for like 2 months and they don't appear to be growing their feathers back. I am wondering if my roosters (1 BO and 1 Ameraucana) especially the BO are being to aggressive or just way over breeding my hens. Would you suggest I lock my roosters up to allow the hens to grow their feathers back?
Any suggestions as to what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Any suggestions as to what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks