chickenlass Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hello everyone.... as you know I have had y three rescue hens a week now and we are getting along nicely now I am in a better routine... as you know they look a a bit poor and I was wondering when I can expect their plumage to improve now they can roam around and are being fed good food etc.......will it be next spring or do Chickens grow new feathers for the winter? thanks for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I think this is a really slow process. Protein is the answer, so feed tuna, (not in brine, but in water, as salt is bad for them),and mealworms etc will all help. We went to see Emma's girls last weekend, and I was really surprised at how her original girls are still not fully feathered, and she has had them for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Oh Dear...looks as if I am going to have to be very patient then I was just hoping they will be warm enough when the winter comes. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
