Tatty ex battery hens

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[Sunny75]

Do you give them mealy worms? It says that it helps them grow feathers faster when melting! My cornish girl lost alot of feathers from the rooster jumping on her, but since he's gone they grew back nicely and seem fluffier!

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!​

 

[Farmgal101]

Welcome to Byc!Were happy to have you here and answer any questions you may have!Hope you figure out why there losing all there feathers.

 

[Jacatara]

how big is the coop and what kind of feed do you use? welcome to ByC

I have three coops which is way too much space for the 12 girls (and they all snuggle up in one to sleep anyway !!) I feed them on Layers pellets, mixed corn and then treats of berry's, sweetcorn and greens

 

[1cock2hens]

I have three coops which is way too much space for the 12 girls (and they all snuggle up in one to sleep anyway !!) I feed them on Layers pellets, mixed corn and then treats of berry's, sweetcorn and greens

lol lucky girls. Like a lot of people have already stated I think a change in diet would benefit them. they need more protein, specifically when they go into there next molt.

 

[Melky]

Dried mealworms tend to be a better protein treat or home made treat block with protein sources. Corn is an empty carb and junk food. Would limit greens and berries to less than 10 % of diet. Offer good layer feed. Should be good.