Hi, my name is Andi. I am just posting for the first time. I have been reading byc for quite a while but I just registered for the first time. I have

[Idna1957]

I have a flock of 17, which has a few breeds. My oldest are 5 years old. 2 Orpingtons, and a brama. My new chicks are 4 Dominique, 5 black laced golden wyandotte, and 5 columbian wyandotte. We had a wyandotte rooster, but rehome him. We can't have rooms in our town, unless you have a farm. The roo was pulling every chicks feathers by about weeks old. Now I have one of the younger hens pulling all the other younger hens tail and saddle feathers. They look awful! I have tried many of the no peck products, and they haven't worked
Their skin is very dry. I have used vaseline and vicks, did nothing. Can I use palmers cocoa butter on them? Any suggestions of any other no peck products?

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Give blue coat a try

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Are you keeping adult birds with chicks? If so the chicks should be at least 3 months old before mixing them with adults.

 

[Boppo]

Glad to meet you, Andi, and welcome to BYC. You might also consider if the chickens need more space. Pecking, feather pulling, etc. are often signs that the birds feel crowded.

Heat and space requirements for chicks brooding & growing

Farmers Almanac on Building Coops (Includes size requirements!)

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC Andi!

Enjoy your time here and good luck with your birds in the future. I too would second the blue kote.

 

[triciayoung]

I agree with @Boppo. If there is enough space, then separate the chickens.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Check the size of the coop please. 17 is allot of birds.

 

[BlueHorse17]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Andi, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How much space do you have in your run? What is in the run? What are you feeding the flock? How much space is in your coop? How many linear feet of roost space?

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Andi and welcome to BYC