How beat up is too beat up?

[DanielleOrbach]

Grower or starter. Their is starter/ Grower at 18% or higher or Grower/Finisher at 16% protein..Definitely something isn't balanced. Are you sure it's a Pullet?
Gets confusing when you have other threads going too.

Yes, I got them all from a local ranch. Are you thinking it's a Cockerel instead? We do have a guarantee so if she turns out to be a he that we can swap for a female.

 

[chickens really]

I just looked up where to buy it and I am going to get some now. Thank you!

Blu-Kote will not stop them from pecking.

 

[DanielleOrbach]

Blu-Kote will not stop them from pecking.

What would you suggest? Will that at least help with the bleeding? She went back in the coop on her own and they all seem to be okay for now.

 

[EggWalrus]

We do not have a rooster. I think she just hasn't grown all her feathers yet. Where can I get that?

You can buy Blue Koat at most all farm supply stores and pet stores.
I believe all her feathers have come in. She has her adult feathers and even though adult feathers start with the wings, her back should not be bare. Can you post better close up pics of all birds, I think I might have saw a rooster in there.

 

[chickens really]

Yes, I got them all from a local ranch. Are you thinking it's a Cockerel instead? We do have a guarantee so if she turns out to be a he that we can swap for a female.

Anything is possibly with Chickens. ..I'm thinking the protein is too high and 16% might be better.

 

[DanielleOrbach]

You can buy Blue Koat at most all farm supply stores and pet stores.
I believe all her feathers have come in. She has her adult feathers and even though adult feathers start with the wings, her back should not be bare. Can you post better close up pics of all birds, I think I might have saw a rooster in there.

I will try to get better pictures. Are you thinking one of the smaller birds is a rooster? Both the Rhode Island Reds are laying eggs, so are definitely hens.

 

[DanielleOrbach]

Anything is possibly with Chickens. ..I'm thinking the protein is too high and 16% might be better.

Okay, we have two 25 lb bags of that food. Not sure where to get a lower percentage.

 

[chickens really]

I will try to get better pictures. Are you thinking one of the smaller birds is a rooster? Both the Rhode Island Reds are laying eggs, so are definitely hens.

RIR definitely can be aggressive with certain breeds so could be the bullies?

 

[EggWalrus]

What would you suggest? Will that at least help with the bleeding? She went back in the coop on her own and they all seem to be okay for now.

The blue Koat will help stop the pecking, chickens have a tendency to be attracted to pecking at red (blood). The Blue Koat will also help some with sunburn since she is bareback. It also contains a mild antiseptic, fungicide and other beneficial things for healing. Look up Blue Koat and it will tell you what it does. It should help.

 

[chickens really]

That space is pretty small for 6 big birds. Do they free range at all?