raisingthelma
In the Brooder
- Aug 20, 2024
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Does anyone have any advice for how to deal with feather pecking? My chickens are healthy (I have gone through extensive testing for mites, lice, worms, etc... no issues there). There are 2 that are the main culprits, and I've separated them for a few days and reintegrated them but that didn't work. They have access all day to 17% protein feed. They have enrichment toys with black soldier larvae and scratch. And plenty of space. I only have 5 birds, and they have their 4'x8' coop and an attached 5'x12' run. This hasn't been a problem all winter until a few weeks ago (it's still snowing where I live, so they won't be free range again until end of April). Is 17% protein not enough this time of year? The one that's the main culprit eats the feathers. Would appreciate any kind advice. They're all 10 months old and have been laying for 4.5 months. Thank you in advance!