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  1. theoldchick

    Do chickens sweat?

    You can gently clean her ears with a chlorhexidine solution and apply a thin layer of triple antibiotic solution to the infected area once or twice a day. If you don't see an improvement in three days apply monostat cream to the infected area. As to mites, you can wash the affected birds in...
  2. theoldchick

    Do chickens sweat?

    I usually bring in the severely ill/injured bird who can't mingle with the flock to prevent that bird from being bullied on, and provide intensive care. With birds who do not require intensive care, I'll make an area of the coop into the 'hospital' area. I section off a corner with wire (GoGo...
  3. theoldchick

    Do chickens sweat?

    Chickens don't sweat. However, those birds with fur instead of feathers will collect dew in high humid environments. Due to selective breeding the feather formation of Silkies have lost the water shedding ability. Oddly,those adorable birds act like a sponge and hold water next to their skin...
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