Hens losing feathers and poor color in combs

From: geo <gdd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:09:34 GMT

I have about 12 hens in a coop that is 10 x 10 x 7 and they are laying fine. However I notice that they are losing feathers. They are all showing a dull color in their combs. I have 3 roosters that are in a separate coop and their combs are bright red. Any response would be appreciated. thanks, Geo.
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