Odd feather issue **heavy pics***

[Wynette]

That's funny, April! I often think that we overdo it sometimes with critters...but, I personally can't refrain!

 

[silkiechicken]

Yeah, those pin feathers look pretty normal and they should start to "fray" at the ends as that's where the feathers will come out. Since he is pulling them out, I am all for the suggestions of upping protein, animal protein, and methionine.

 

[Wynette]

Thanks, Silkiechicken. I wish I could leave work & run home right now to start! Hoping that maybe by Sunday, with giving more protein, he'll stop pulling them out. He looks pretty pathetic right now, the poor boy.

Sending DH to the feed store for chick grit. I have chicken grit, but want to make sure I get grit that's small enough for these 12 weekers. Thanks again!

 

[silkiechicken]

Oh, I forgot to add, antipick may also help against the self pulling.

 

[Wynette]

Great - thanks so much!!!