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  1. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    Glad to hear some improvement. If he is keeping the hen away from food, you might have to put in 2 feeders or even separate them. Yes, the space is a bit small, as discussed, for the 2 of them. Can you start reducing the heat by either raising the lamp or lowering the wattage of the bulb and see...
  2. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    How are they doing?
  3. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    @centrarchid has given you sound advice! Here's hoping all goes well. Please keep us updated.
  4. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    On post#2 of the thread he talks about giving yogurt or probios after worming , gving nutridrench and making sure they have good source of protein to help them out. Hopefully you caught it in time and all will be ok...
  5. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    Especially Read post # 8 of this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/334337/treating-for-mites-and-de-worming-at-the-same-time QUOTED BY DAWG53 "if you use ivermectin prior to using wazine17 and your chickens are possibly infested with worms,you could possibly kill your chickens from...
  6. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    What is deepened?
  7. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    Quote: What type of meds for the canker? Metronidazole? How much ventilation does the closet have? Are they able to get fresh air from the outside? I also notice in pictures they have a heat lamp? How warm is that, and do they have access to natural light as well? I see you are in Alaska, what...
  8. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    You will have to treat them regularly to reduce the infestation. As @centrarchid pointed out, higher protein feed, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds to give essential oils in diet and dust bathing will also be beneficial. You will also need to treat your coop and clean out your bedding since mites can...
  9. Wyorp Rock

    Feather damage

    Could be feather mites or some feather picking/eating. Found this one for you. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1051617/feathers-being-eaten-mite
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