Re-growing feathers

[Johanna48]

When I first got my 4 hens, 2 were picked on by the others, resulting in a bald backend under the tail feathers. They've never regrown, but it does not seem to bother them, as they've been laying each day large to extra large eggs. Is there anything that can be done about this? I hate to see these red bald spots. Also, when their wings were clipped, the pens never grew back. I had pigeons years ago, whose feathers grew back and moulting took place. What is the difference here? Thanks, Johanna48

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community. I think after they grow up and have molted they should grow back in then. Others that are more experienced will give maybe better info when they see your post.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.
They should grow new feathers after they molt. If you are in the Northern hemisphere, that should be really soon.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Do you have pictures of the hens. How long have you had them?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Johanna, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How much space do they have and what are you feeding them?
Ripped out feathers will molt back in when the birds replace them (generally) annually.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Yes these feathers should grow out during their next molt. Make sure to watch they don't start this bad habit up again. If you use ladders for roosting at night, the lower birds will probably feather pick the birds above again. If this is the case you might want to use a standard roosting bar.

Welcome to our community!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! The Best of Luck with your Flock.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. It will take a molt to restore their feathers. Are you certain that feather pecking/plucking is still not happening?

 

[N F C]

Hi, thanks for joining us!