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They are free range and it’s plenty of space there, I give them chicken food and provide 4 sticks of apples. Tomato, cucumber, broccoli every day. They have swings and some chicken toys. Also I give them cabbage or lettuce in the mesh hangerI'm thinking it's feather picking then. Have you seen any of that going on? If not, and you have some time to watch the behavior of your flock, see what they do throughout the day.
What does your set up look like? Do the birds free range or are they kept in a run and if so, how big is it (and how many birds) and is there any clutter or boredom busters inside?
Also what are you feeding them? Feed protein %? Any treats/snacks? Higher protein feed may help with feather picking issues, and with regrowth of feathers.