Over Active Roo/Girls missing back feathers?

nuttyredhead

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Can someone post pics of their girls who had an over active roo? I am noticing that at least 3 of my girls are missing feathers right at the middle/back right above the base of their tails. I am wondering if this is due to my roo. I have 15 hens to 1 roo but i think he likes a few more than others...
 
Yep that sounds like the roo's favorites alright , I have the same problem with a big black orp roo that has decided that a poor little austrlorp is his favorite and she is bald right now for about two inches on the base of her tail. About the only thing you can do is seperate them or get the girls a saddle. It doesn't seem to bother the girls that much but I feel sorry for the little aussie the roo out weighs her by about 5 lbs.
 

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