I have a two year old sex link roo, I thnk, he came from TSC. He is quite large, and to date has been a darn good roo. He eats well, I increased to higher protein feed for now, I'lll explain why later. Anyway, his tail feathers have been looking ratty, not nice like before. Is this normal in roos? I have read ratty feathers are a sign of illness, but he seems fine. I would say this has been going on for about 6 months. They just aren't nice looking anymore. Is it just normal wear and tear? I noticed the other day he was eating the feathers off of one of my hens, so I increased his protein and added some black oil sunflower seeds to their diet. He eats well, still forages when free ranging, and all that. COuld the ratty feathers be a result of lack of protein? THis may seem like a stupid question but I want to make sure I am not missing something. When I look at everyone elses roo pics theirs have nice tail feathers. Mine looks awful now. He isn't losing feathers, just scraggley and ratty looking. No lice, wormed and all that.
Carolyn
Carolyn