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Thank you. Tried to put alot of thought into it.

I will try that. After my post I did go outside and look them over really well. Did not see anything except the broken feathers. However, I did dust them with poultry dust on neck, back of neck, beneath wings, and vent area well. Also, forgot to mention that I routinely spray the roost bar with...

I haven't seen any mites/lice or parasites. How do I determine any parasites? My concern as I check my SLW back, is it staying clean enough. Skin looks better already. She dust baths & I wonder if the dirt doesnt get trapped undernearh the saddle. Any harm there? Should I maybe just take it off...

Okay... Some time has passed, and I really cannot figure out who the bully is because now more of my hens are missing feathers around their neck area (slightly). My red Sex Link, buff orpington, lavender orpington, and I have not seen again any specific bird pecking feathers. So, here is what I...

HEY Ya'll... Tomorrow is Easter. Where do you hide the eggs? "Eggs" marks the spot! 😂 HAPPY EASTER!!!

So, what exactly do you mean??? I won't tolerate feather pulling. What do YOU do?

You have certainly put it into perspecive. I do love & cuddle my chickens but it's a love/hate relationship. Trying to have my cake & eat it too I guess. Spot on! The world IS a different place now. MUCH different. P.S. Was telling my husband just a couple daya ago what a hard life it was back...

I'll try the separation & pray that works... How long do you recommend? Hesitant on the peepers...with my luck it will cause different health issues. 😔 ALL my hens are different breeds. RSL, RIR (no problems, sweet). BO, LO, WLH, SLW, EE, SF, BCM, & BA. To this point I've considered myself...

Since the last postings I have opened up the adjacent space for a little more room but, that was my area for separating when needed. Hens seem to like it tho. I have tried to observe a little more but no luck to seeing any more bullying/pecking. The RSL was the ONLY incident that I physically...

Thank you. As far as age goes, both hens are the same; both part of our 2023 additions. I will check out the link.

Afterthought: I would tend to agree with the boredom thing as they love, love, love to range the WHOLE yard. 🐔🐔🐔

AWESOME information!!!! Helps ALOT and thank you. I mostly boosted the protien during moult as winter was approaching fast & they started molt in Nov ( I AM a worrier). I'll cut back now that I understand a little better. Note: My SLW did not run away. She just stood there & let my RSL peck at...

Thank you so much for all the feedback. Gives me some things to think about BUT what until changes can be made??? How do I care for "Oreo's" bare skin now or do I do nothing? I understand & appreciate what your saying about space & clutter. However, they do have a small play gym & a couple of...

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I have 10 hens & their feed is 18% crumble layer feed. Is it too often to hang a small canister of black oil sunflower seeds daily??? I feed hard boiled eggs occassionally & sometimes a cabbage head or pumpkin suet. I also sprout lentils. BUT I don't really know how much I can give or frequency...

I have a Silver-laced Wyandotte with sparse feathers at the base of her back/tail. At first I thought it was from just coming out of a molt & wasn't fully feathered back. However, today I saw my Red Sexlink pecking at her and when I took a closer look I was broken hearted to see how bald she had...