Recent content by daegerda

it started last fall so i doubt thats it either.

sounds like you have the same problem as me. I never did get a good answer from anyone. so i mixed up some malithion in a bucket and dunked him in it! he got real sick for a few hours but after that his feathers grew back and he survived the Minnesota winter. The bad news is that now its...

i have not found a soulution? hate to spend the money for a vet but ... I diped him in "mange" dope and sprayed the chicken house real good 2 days ago? i don't think its mites or lice but don't know what else to try! DAve

not real hard because he is the only one with the problem. none of the hens have it? and if it were a bug it should have spread buy now don't you think? thanks Dave

I have a two year old rooster and 6 hens. Only the rooster is losing his feathers. it started under his wings and has spread to his legs and breast. the bare skin is bright red and hot to the touch. even his brest is red so i doubt its sunburn. i have pics but can't figure out how to add them...