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My chicken stopped pecking at her feathers after I added more protein to her feed.
It's a small win but I'm happy. What other diet changes help with feather health?
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nathan_foster606mo ago
Baking eggshells first is a step I never thought to do. I just gave them raw shells for years and never had a problem. The protein fix is the biggest deal though, my birds looked awful until I switched to a higher protein layer feed. A handful of mealworms as a treat seems to keep them busy and off each other's feathers too.
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hunt.rowan6mo ago
Yeah, the protein thing is huge for feather regrowth. Adding some flaxseed to their feed for omega 3s can make feathers super shiny and strong too. I also sprinkle in a poultry vitamin with biotin sometimes, it's like a multivitamin for their feathers. Good gut health helps with absorption, so a bit of plain yogurt or probiotics now and then makes all the other stuff work better.
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claire_ramirez226mo ago
Mix a little apple cider vinegar in their water to help with gut health. It makes the good stuff in their feed easier to absorb. @hunt.rowan is right about probiotics, but I find apple cider vinegar is cheaper and does the job. I also give crushed eggshells for calcium, which really helps feathers stay strong. Just bake the shells first to keep things safe.
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