Moulting or mites?

[newmotherofhens]

Hi all,

Still kind of new to this chicken rearing thing- I have 2 girls: greedy guts and clever girl.

My girls have recently starting to lose feathers on their necks, just wanted to check if it is normal moulting or if it is mites/lice issue? When I first noticed this on Greedy Guts, I thought it was mites so gave her a full dusting of DE. Now I've notices Clever Girl has it too?

It is Autumn (fall) here in Sydney Australia so could it be just moulting?

Thanks

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

As you are in Autumn I would guess your girls are starting their molt. Have a read of this article ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/information-on-molting-chickens
Hope it sets your mind at rest.

Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[newmotherofhens]

Thanks for that. I am hoping it is moulting.

Just checking- I added a few photos to this post, did it show?

Cheers

 

[drumstick diva]

No photos. I never learned how to post them myself.

You might also want to post at "Australia, six states and one funny little island." to know what works best/ is available in your country. Do you notice your girls plucking each others feathers? It may be molting but would appear in other areas as well.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already so I'll just say hello! Your photo may not have appeared as it takes a few posts before pics can be uploaded by new members.

All the best
CT

 

[newmotherofhens]

Thanks all. Strange about the photos not uploading though, because I was able to post photos in my first post about dots in my eggshells

 

[newmotherofhens]

 

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[newmotherofhens]

Photos finally worked!!!

 

[newmotherofhens]