Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Alis girls]

Sharona a year old hen has moutled but the feathers are taking forever to grow back. her tummy is bear - applied stockholm tar stuff for protection and checked for beasties - non found. Giving her extra vitamins - she is still laying which worries me as I'd rather her grow some feathers. How long should she be bald for?

[Gertie]

One of my ex batts took absolutely ages to feather up properly. At least 9 months. I gave her lifeguard tonic, supplements etc. The others feathered up noticeably in about 6 weeks. My other hens who have moulted a bit have grown back pretty quickly.

 

I half remember someone telling me on here that if they were put on growers pellets that would stop them laying and allow them to feather up - think someone will need to clarify that as I could have imagined it!!

[Alis girls]

Thanks Gertie shes on layers pellets. I will try and be patient.

[Leicester_H]

I half remember someone telling me on here that if they were put on growers pellets that would stop them laying and allow them to feather up - think someone will need to clarify that as I could have imagined it!!

 

I've heard that too, but I think its incorrect.

If they need to lay eggs, they will - giving them the correct food will make it easier for them and produce better eggs.

 

H