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Mine get a mix of grower & layer with the oyster shell on the side, when I have only adult birds, so that they get a better balance of protein. When we have broody hens and chicks, everyone gets the 22% chick crumbles and they all prefer it. The only downside to a higher protein feed I think is...

I agree with this. Sometimes birds eat feathers and show other cannibalistic behaviours because they aren’t getting enough of what they need. The pecking behaviour can become a habit and other birds can pick up on it too so best to address ASAP. In the mean time you could try feeding them some...

Some people try pinless peepers as well to discourage pecking.