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They are between a little over a year and seven years. Also, when I provided grit today, most of them GOBBLED it down. I hadn't been giving them girt before because they live in a 400 square foot pen in rocky soil, but maybe that was a mistake? They get a lot of "treats" (weeds, table scraps that aren't salty or sugary). They normally get layer pellets, but they are now on chick starter feed with probiotics.Blackhead usually presents with yellow or sulfur colored droppings.
While there is the possibility of a bird having a feather growth issue with Safeguard during molt, it's not super common. "Possible" doesn't mean it WILL happen. I've used it many times during molt and have never had an issue. But it's a possibility, so something to be aware of.
Valbazen is often not available locally, just depends on your store, you usually have to order it online. My TSC used to carry it but stopped many years ago. If you have sick birds, I would go ahead and use the Safeguard rather than wait for the Valbazen. You can order the Valbazen and have it on hand for the next time.
What do you feed them? How old are they?