Living situation to blame for bald spots?

[21hens-incharge]

So, I did the paper towel trick around 9:30 last night. Nothing was on the paper towel, as I rubbed the entire circumference of the roost rod. Two chickens were on the roost, two were in the nest (to sleep). Bennie (the red one with bumblefoot and missing feathers) was in the nest. When I let them out of their coop this morning, Bennie was also still in that same nest spot. She was sitting on an egg, and got up to go eat a little bit, not limping, but then she seemed to go back to the nest after that. She maybe needed to lay? Unclear...

So what now?

Well at least we can likely rule out blood suckers.

At this point I would simply keep an eye on her for any additional issues and treat the bumble foot.

Maybe some high protein treats for everyone like cooked unseasoned meat or canned fish. A little goes a long way so just 2-3 tablespoons 3 times a week for everyone to share.

 

[Ascholten]

If you find out who the bully is, I can give you a good source for your unseasoned meat ::

Aaron