Leghorn Problems

[tmcdonald226]

I have 11 chickens that are all 16 wks old. 5 leghorn hens, 1 EE rooster, and 5 EE hens. I'm having issues with 2 of my lehorn hens. They are going around to all my EE and plucking out their feathers. One of my EE is now inside healing because it appears she's injured from feather plucking. The 2 even pluck the roosters feathers...help! They don't pluck the other leghorns

 

[sourland]

Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers - they can be used to stop and sometimes break this bad habit. How much space do your birds have ? This generally starts in an overcrowded environment.

 

[tmcdonald226]

Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers - they can be used to stop and sometimes break this bad habit. How much space do your birds have ? This generally starts in an overcrowded environment.

My run is 10x12

 

[rosemarythyme]

My run is 10x12

Anything IN the run, or is it just a big empty rectangle?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

 

[tmcdonald226]

Anything IN the run, or is it just a big empty rectangle?

They have roosts, ladders, bricks, chairs, toys, mirrors, music

 

[black_cat]

Are they getting enough protein? I might be wrong here, but I have heard that feather plucking is a sign of not enough protein? Experts, please confirm or debunk that claim

 

[tmcdonald226]

Are they getting enough protein? I might be wrong here, but I have heard that feather plucking is a sign of not enough protein? Experts, please confirm or debunk that claim

Their feed is 18%, they do get some scratch, veggies and fruit with it. I have added scrambled eggs for the last 2 days, so idk.

 

[black_cat]

Their feed is 18%, they do get some scratch, veggies and fruit with it. I have added scrambled eggs for the last 2 days, so idk.

I can't help you very much, sorry. @aart is good with, well, basically everything lol
she may be able to help.

 

[aart]

How much space do your birds have ? This generally starts in an overcrowded environment.

Yes!

My run is 10x12

How big is your coop?
Dimensions and pics of both coop and run would help immensely here.

Are they getting enough protein? I might be wrong here, but I have heard that feather plucking is a sign of not enough protein? Experts, please confirm or debunk that claim

Can be, if lack of protein is extreme, but really more of a behavioral issue.