Need a cure!!!!!

[MeMotherHen]

hello, I have a New Hampshire Red that has been bald on her back and tail since oct. 2012...and it is now...May 2012...i need a cure so she can finally get her feathers back. She started with her molt, and never grew her feathers back. She's laying eggs instead of growing feathers. I know there are tricks to get hens to lay eggs again...is there a way to get them to grow their feathers? She really needs to stop laying eggs, and put all her energy into growing feathers. She has been covered up by a chicken saddle, and also i have sewn on pieces of fabric to cover her tail...it's been a long time since she's been able to not wear any coverings...so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I also have been giving her mealworms every day and other great forms of protein...but all she does it put out one or two feathers...i think since she's been a steady layer since day one...she's only concentrating on egg production....

any thought???

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, MeMotherHen, and

! Great to have you aboard! Sounds puzzling alright. I've not a clue on why her feathers didn't grow back. Is she healthy otherwise? No sign of parasites? You miht post in the following link - someone will chime in with ideas. Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!