Rooster with some skin redness and feathers will not grow

[michaelramey]

I bought a asil rooster from a guy that was red in some places and where he is red no feathers will not grow thought i could fix him but have failed can anyone help me.

 

[silkiechicken]

You might have to wait for him to moult, and if he has and they didn't come back, I suspect picking.

 

[threehorses]

Agreed with silkiechicken. If feathers are broken off, not plucked follicle and all, they will not regrow until molt.

However, to help you with the bird, could you answer a few questions that help us to know what you've done so far? could you outline all that you've tried? Please also take a moment to answer the questions from the linked sticky but answer them into this post so that we can start to develop a flock and individual history to help you more accurately.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3569

The more information we have, the more information we can provide back.

In the mean time I would also recommend that you thoroughly examine every inch of the bird for mites and lice. They're both nearly microscopic, so using a flashlight (to see better), over a light pillowcase or sheet, ruffling through their feathers will help. Check a couple of times once the birds are up on their roosts (lights on then, of course) as mites often stay off the bird for days unless feeding. So you have to check multiple times to catch them. They're sneaky!

When you look, pay careful attention under the wings (skin, feathers, fluff, everything), the vent, and the back of the neck as parasites love those warm, moist, and blood-infused places. IF you find parasites, let us know and we can tell yo u how to treat both the chickens and premises to stop the parasite cycle.

Parasites should be ruled out as they can irritate the skin into redness and deplume a bird.

Also diet and other things are a consideration - but we'll handle those after you answer the sticky questions for us.

Thank you for taking the time to help us - it really does help us help you! We look very much forward to your reply.