I been trying to find out whats wrong with my flock (9). I have 2 creole hens ( I guess they are product of mixing different breeds for may years) they are the helthier and older of the flock (6 or 7 y/o) , 1 older barred rock ( about 5 y/o), 1 rooster ( sultan/silky mix about 3 to 4 y/o).
The youngers are : 2 barred rock, 1 unidentify whitish girl and a pair (2)of guinea hens all rised since chicks during the lockout (1 y/o)
A couple of months ago some of layers look kind of sick and I treat them with antibiotic and deparasited them. The thing is that my 3 barred rock have their butts naked for months. They look awful! Other than that they look healthy and active, with good apetite.
What I been doing wrong?
I have a tiny backyard "farm" meaining I have a garden with eddibles ornamentals and herbs, chickens and ducks ( in separate spaces)
Their coop is 4'x 5', their run is 12' W x 7'5" D x 6'6" H. Covered, so they can either sleep inside the coop or in the run. Im planing to extend the run a few feet to the back, so it will be 12' x12'.
They have acces to clean water ( I add Organic Apple Cider Vinegar every other week) 24/7 and food (30% or Layer mixed or alternated).
I add variety to their diet ramdomly feeding them vegetable and fruit scraps , pigueon feed (mixed seeds), and occasional scrambled eggs (with sesame seeds oregano, ground eggshells, garlic, cilantro).
I let them free range the backyard for a couple of hours almost every day, 14 to 24 hours per week.
They have a sand bath "spa" inside their run and another one in the backyard; in both I add eiher ashes or an insecticide powder in order to keep them "pest" free.
I know there is some bulling problem, but it shouldn't be so bad.
Any Advice?
The youngers are : 2 barred rock, 1 unidentify whitish girl and a pair (2)of guinea hens all rised since chicks during the lockout (1 y/o)
A couple of months ago some of layers look kind of sick and I treat them with antibiotic and deparasited them. The thing is that my 3 barred rock have their butts naked for months. They look awful! Other than that they look healthy and active, with good apetite.
What I been doing wrong?
I have a tiny backyard "farm" meaining I have a garden with eddibles ornamentals and herbs, chickens and ducks ( in separate spaces)
Their coop is 4'x 5', their run is 12' W x 7'5" D x 6'6" H. Covered, so they can either sleep inside the coop or in the run. Im planing to extend the run a few feet to the back, so it will be 12' x12'.
They have acces to clean water ( I add Organic Apple Cider Vinegar every other week) 24/7 and food (30% or Layer mixed or alternated).
I add variety to their diet ramdomly feeding them vegetable and fruit scraps , pigueon feed (mixed seeds), and occasional scrambled eggs (with sesame seeds oregano, ground eggshells, garlic, cilantro).
I let them free range the backyard for a couple of hours almost every day, 14 to 24 hours per week.
They have a sand bath "spa" inside their run and another one in the backyard; in both I add eiher ashes or an insecticide powder in order to keep them "pest" free.
I know there is some bulling problem, but it shouldn't be so bad.
Any Advice?