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What do you do for chickens with no feathers?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by beverlyl, Sep 1, 2009.

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  1. Sep 1, 2009 #1
    beverlyl

    beverlyl In the Brooder

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    I was luckly enough to have 3 hens and 3 roosters given to me, the problem is the roosters have plucked the hens soooo... bad they are almost bald. I have the roosters seperated until we can figure out what to do with them, but I'm afraid that my other chickens may harm the newbies. I put them in with my 23 hens and 4 roosters(I bought all these about 20 weeks ago as babies). Should I do something or will they be okay. I really want them to live, because the family we got them from said are laying and so far mine are not.
    Thanks for any suggestions.
     

  4. Sep 1, 2009 #2
    PeepsInc

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    It could be the Roo is really ruff on them. Or maybe there molting? Some one on here makes chicken saddles that will help protect the hen during breading. I bought a little cochin roo with no back feathers. They grew back in a months time.
     
  6. Sep 1, 2009 #3
    Chicks_N_Horses

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    When I get chickens like that I put neosporin on them to help their skin heal and not get irritated. Since being on BYC I have learned the wonderful thing called CHICKEN SADDLES!!! They are wonderful in protecting your hens backs. I make them too. If you would like some PM me.
     

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