My flock always looks unhealthy

[Chickenma2021]

Protein percentage in the feed?
That's what I always think when feathers look like poo. A 20% feed is good for feather quality, although it depends where they are in their molt cycle for how soon you can expect results.

I cant quite find the exact percentage but I know its somewhere between 17%-20%

 

[Sally PB]

You can try giving them a higher protein feed. All Flock, Flock Maker, Flock Raiser, look for those labels (any brand) and 20% protein.

I give my chickens a bit (1 tablespoon/bird) of Calf Manna sprinkled on their feed during molting times, and I do feed Flock Maker.

 

[Chickenma2021]

You can try giving them a higher protein feed. All Flock, Flock Maker, Flock Raiser, look for those labels (any brand) and 20% protein.

I give my chickens a bit (1 tablespoon/bird) of Calf Manna sprinkled on their feed during molting times, and I do feed Flock Maker.

Ok thanks. I just want to mention that I am planning on renovating and making a new coop shortly, because this one was thrown together with wood scraps and things we already had. If anyone has any ideas on what I can include in a new design + what to do with the ducks because my chickens attack them and they attack the chickens

 

[nuthatched]

As previously mentioned a higher protein feed, but also cutting out most if the treats might help.

 

[Chickenma2021]

As previously mentioned a higher protein feed, but also cutting out most if the treats might help.

Ok, thanks!

 

[Mrs. K]

I think that more obstacles, hideouts, platforms, roosts in the run might help.

Pin-less peepers can keep birds from pecking each other.

 

[Chickenma2021]

UPDATE!!: After separating the ducks for a month or two, giving the animals more free ranging time and enrichment, and using a new anti-peck they all have butt feathers!! and the ducks and chickens get along enough to share a space (they still have a slight hatred towards each other but can contain it ) Thanks for all the great ideas!

 

[Sally PB]

Thanks for all the great ideas!

Thanks for the update! It's always nice to hear the outcome, especially when it's good.

 

[ChickyMudder]

great outcome. The one thing I was looking for was seasonal mite treatment. I didn’t hear if that was done. I use drench ivermectin, sulfur bag, and DE around the dust bath and coop.