Possible mites? Not sure

[Everythingistaken]

My birds have missing feathers on their backs. I think 3 of my 9 are actually missing feathers and a handfull more have odd looking feathers in the same spot on their backs. I assumed it was mites from what I looked up. I've tried treating them 3 times and they dont seem to be getting their feathers back. Is it mites and I just need to keep trying? Or is it something else? (Side not, I have no roosters so its not from that)

 

[Eggcessive]

They may be pecking out each other’s feathers. Do you have a rooster who is mating them? Can you see any tiny bugs on their skin or eggs? What are they eating including extras? Are they getting out of their coop and run to free range daily? How much room is in their coop and run and how many birds?

 

[sourland]

They are being feather pecked/plucked by flock mates. Generally it's the birds that are in good feather that have this bad habit.

 

[Everythingistaken]

They are being feather pecked/plucked by flock mates. Generally it's the birds that are in good feather that have this bad habit.

Any suggestions on fixing it?

 

[Everythingistaken]

They may be pecking out each other’s feathers. Do you have a rooster who is mating them? Can you see any tiny bugs on their skin or eggs? What are they eating including extras? Are they getting out of their coop and run to free range daily? How much room is in their coop and run and how many birds?

No rooster. I havent seen any bugs but figured mites would be hard to see. They eat a layer feed from a local mill and occasional treats. The treats are usually some sort of veggie like once a week and I give them .5 ounce of scratch grains most days (.5 for the whole flock because I was told that's about 10% of their feed). They dont free range much but their run is 128 sqft and their coop is 48 sqft.

 

[Eggcessive]

How many birds do you have? Do they have things to explore or climb on in the run? Do you have any birds who have perfect feathers? Spend some time watching who is picking why. You could try to increase their protein in the diet for a bit, such as using a 20% all flock feed, or giving some extra protein. Eggs, cottage cheese, fish or ground meat are food sources in small amounts.