my hens are STILL moulting!!!

[TexasChickenMama]

My hens, bought last year, started molting in the fall. but they still aren't re-feathered. they all look bad. I couldn't find any bugs on them. and my other chickens from this spring, aren't having any problems. any ideas what's wrong or how I can fix it????

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What are you feeding? Have you watched to see if they are feather picking each other?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My hens, bought last year, started molting in the fall. but they still aren't re-feathered. they all look bad. I couldn't find any bugs on them. and my other chickens from this spring, aren't having any problems. any ideas what's wrong or how I can fix it????

Can you please post some photos of the hens and a few close up of their bare patches?

 

[TexasChickenMama]

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How much coop/roosting space do you have?

I would re-check them for lice/mites. The feathers are worn like they are being picked at. Not molting.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It looks like picking to me too.

 

[TexasChickenMama]

What are you feeding? Have you watched to see if they are feather picking each other?

I'm feeding purinia layena crumble

 

[TexasChickenMama]

whats the best treatment for the bugs then??

 

[Wyorp Rock]

whats the best treatment for the bugs then??

You can use find Permethrin at stores like Tractor Supply to treat your birds and their housing.

How much coop/roosting space do you have?
I would re-check them for lice/mites. The feathers are worn like they are being picked at. Not molting.