Refeathering problem

[babs1952]

Yeah I can see space being an issue - you have "enough" overall floor space in the run but due to the lack of vertical space and narrowness of the run it'd be very difficult to add extra clutter to the run to 1) give the picked on bird good hiding spots to get away from the others and 2) give the flock something to do other than pick on her. Also because the run is relatively narrow, it makes it impossible for her to pass by another bird without intruding into the other bird's personal space.

A feed bowl at the far end could help a little just to spread the birds out but without adding more space and safe areas she might always be bullied.

This all makes sense. Thank you for the advice. I’ll take some interim steps until I can rebuild or build an appropriate coop. i really appreciate you all taking the time to help.

 

[babs1952]

That is some funky feathering, almost look like frizzles.
You didn't happen to worm them while they were molting?
Have read that some wormers can interfere with feather growth.

No, I haven’t wormed them. But I guess her feathers were just coming in slowly and then stalled.