chickens loosing feathers

jon-ella · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Arlington,TEXAS

I want to know an organic way of controling whatever pest is causing my hens to loose feathers on their wings and back.

Tony M · Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 1086 Location: McKinney,TEXAS

The organic way would be to put your rooster in a cage. Let me know if youn don't have a rooster.
Tony M

Eden's Garden · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:36 am Post subject: Roosters can be dogs

Down at my farm I have roosters and hens, too - and yes, I admit at first I was shocked at their, ah, let's say, enthusiasm. :shock: If you can cull out some roosters or add hens, to say spread around the love a bit more, your hens will look better and the roosters will appreciate the extras in the harem.

I currently have more roosters than I should, but can't bear to part with any so I just keep allowing the hens to nest and increase the number of hens from hatching.