Ygerna Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I've noticed that a couple of my girls are eating feathers. I have read a few posts where others have experienced this too, but what I do not understand is why they do it? Is it a deficiency with their diet? Can I supplement it somehow bearing in mind I use layers pellets, garlic powder, poultry spice as well as feeding them afternoon treats on top of which they are allowed to free range for 4 days out of 7, for about 6 hours so can help themselves to any bugs they find, grass and of course my plants and shrubs. Can anyone offer a reason? Even as I type this, I am watching one of the girls getting 'plucked' to provide a feathery snack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 They are supposed to be after the protein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 I shall go digging for worms for thm tomorrow then Thanks Eglutine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
