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Laying hen has very red bottom

post #1 of 8
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My hen just started lying a couple weeks ago. She has a very red bottom, large area. I also have separated her from the rooster because she has claw wounds from his feet. I am treating that but am wondering if the red bottom is normal or has she got infection?

post #2 of 8
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Originally Posted by charden 

My hen just started lying a couple weeks ago. She has a very red bottom, large area. I also have separated her from the rooster because she has claw wounds from his feet. I am treating that but am wondering if the red bottom is normal or has she got infection?


chapped rear-end ?

1 RIR - 1 BO - 1 white silkie
in the market for:
dominques -- barred plymouth rocks --
love and understanding (but i know those last 2 items are in short supply)
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1 RIR - 1 BO - 1 white silkie
in the market for:
dominques -- barred plymouth rocks --
love and understanding (but i know those last 2 items are in short supply)
Reply
post #3 of 8
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Could be. It was a little red for a while, now very red. I have treated the ground where she digs with poltry dust. I was concerned that it was connected to the scraps on her back.

post #4 of 8
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I stopped at the vet and he said give her anitbiotics for 7 days and treat for mits because of the loss of fethers and redness. So that is what I am doing for now.

post #5 of 8

i was thinking sulfur and vasoline

sulfur will keep the mites away and vasoline will make it stick and sooth any chapping

1 RIR - 1 BO - 1 white silkie
in the market for:
dominques -- barred plymouth rocks --
love and understanding (but i know those last 2 items are in short supply)
Reply
1 RIR - 1 BO - 1 white silkie
in the market for:
dominques -- barred plymouth rocks --
love and understanding (but i know those last 2 items are in short supply)
Reply
post #6 of 8
Thread Starter 

OK thanks.

post #7 of 8

A red hen had red bottom all winter . Now she is loseing fethers around neck. What do i do for her will others get this.

post #8 of 8
Check for mites/ lice. She can spread them to others.
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