4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[Ygerna]

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!

[Egluntyne]

They are supposed to be after the protein.

[Ygerna]

I shall go digging for worms for thm tomorrow then Thanks Eglutine