missing feathers on my hens back

[saboyd]

I have a couple of hens that are missing feathers on their backs. Possibly this is from a very "friendly" roo. However, I separated them for 2-3 months and their feathers aren't growing back at all...maybe a small feather here and there, but certainly not like normal.

I really don't know what to do since they have been away from the roo's long enough...in my opinion....what do you guys think?

 

[Mahonri]

Once they are gone, it's hard to get them back.

 

[dave_Cash69]

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agreed.

 

[Southernbelle]

Check for mites, too. Once what I thought was an overzealous roo turned out to be mites - ick!

 

[saboyd]

Thank you for the insight. I will look into that. It's not all my hens, just two or three

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

Increase the protein in their feed and they will grow back. Odd that it's taking that long - definitely check for mites.