Hello,
I have to Ameracauna Bantam hens that have lost the feathers on their beards. Both birds are from different breeders and are not related at all so it is very weird to me that only the two Ameracaunas are having this problem (7 other hens/breeds). Has anyone experienced this before and do they have any suggestions for a cure?
Thanks!
Hally- Ameraucana Bantam 1.5 years old
Gertrude- Ameraucana Bantam 2 years old
1) What type of bird , age and weight. Ameraucanas, 2 years old, healthy weights
2) What is the behavior, exactly. It doesnt seem to bother them at all
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? It has been occurring for the past 3-4 months. At one point one of them re-grew her beard but only to lose it again a few weeks later
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? Just the two of them
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation. I took her to a show last summer
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. Layer Crumble, fresh clean water, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. Normal
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? None so far
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? Myself
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use Pine Shavings, Large house type coop, 25ft x 15ft run. They are kept warm, clean and dry.
I have to Ameracauna Bantam hens that have lost the feathers on their beards. Both birds are from different breeders and are not related at all so it is very weird to me that only the two Ameracaunas are having this problem (7 other hens/breeds). Has anyone experienced this before and do they have any suggestions for a cure?
Thanks!
Hally- Ameraucana Bantam 1.5 years old
Gertrude- Ameraucana Bantam 2 years old
1) What type of bird , age and weight. Ameraucanas, 2 years old, healthy weights
2) What is the behavior, exactly. It doesnt seem to bother them at all
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? It has been occurring for the past 3-4 months. At one point one of them re-grew her beard but only to lose it again a few weeks later
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? Just the two of them
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation. I took her to a show last summer
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. Layer Crumble, fresh clean water, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. Normal
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? None so far
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? Myself
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use Pine Shavings, Large house type coop, 25ft x 15ft run. They are kept warm, clean and dry.