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[LeBlackbird]

Hey guys! Thought I would drop in to see how everyone was doing, it's been a while..

and hello to anybody that jumped on our crazy train since I've last been active!

 

[chippysmom327]

Hey guys! Thought I would drop in to see how everyone was doing, it's been a while..  and hello to anybody that jumped on our crazy train since I've last been active! 

Hi! I've never seen you around since I've been here! I recognize you as the OP though.

 

[LeBlackbird]

Hi! I've never seen you around since I've been here! I recognize you as the OP though.

Hey! Those keets are adorable, I'm sure they're going to be a handful

it's nice to meet you, my life's a little crazy so I've been around far too sparingly, but I guess everyone's life is a little crazy in the end

 

[chippysmom327]

Hi! I've never seen you around since I've been here! I recognize you as the OP though.

Hey! Those keets are adorable, I'm sure they're going to be a handful   it's nice to meet you, my life's a little crazy so I've been around far too sparingly, but I guess everyone's life is a little crazy in the end 

Thanks! They already are! Nice to meet you too I agree, everyone is a little cooky after so long. But it's okay.

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Hey guys! Thought I would drop in to see how everyone was doing, it's been a while..  and hello to anybody that jumped on our crazy train since I've last been active! 

Hey there stranger!!! We've missed you! My kids are now at your 4H club, I was hoping to see you at some point....just finished up fair week, phew!

 

[fisherlady]

Hey guys! Thought I would drop in to see how everyone was doing, it's been a while..  and hello to anybody that jumped on our crazy train since I've last been active! 

Hey there!! Glad to see you stopping in... hope things have calmed down for you.

 

[kada6305]

okay here pictures of our hen who is being picked on by our rooster and another red sex link. Separate her at night? i made a saddle for her that goes over her wings since shes missing feathers there too, made it like a velcro dog coat.
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[chippysmom327]

okay here pictures of our hen who is being picked on by our rooster and another red sex link. Separate her at night? i made a saddle for her that goes over her wings since shes missing feathers there too, made it like a velcro dog coat. .

IMO separating her at night won't really do any good. I think the saddle should be good. Bump up protein so she can regrow feathers quicker.

 

[kada6305]

IMO separating her at night won't really do any good. I think the saddle should be good. Bump up protein so she can regrow feathers quicker.

the protein is 16% layer feed. What can I add to increase protein? Was thinking maybe scrambling some eggs to give them all as treats buy mainly focusing on her. Anything else I can do?

 

[fisherlady]

okay here pictures of our hen who is being picked on by our rooster and another red sex link. Separate her at night? i made a saddle for her that goes over her wings since shes missing feathers there too, made it like a velcro dog coat. .

Some of our hens also get this type of feather damage from the rooster. Sometimes other flock members will pick at the damaged area also. I place saddles on to provide protection for their backs and will spray any exposed areas with blu-kot to reduce the amount of attention from the other birds. Your saddle should help immensely!