- May 16, 2016
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Fuffi is a Blue Splash Marans, 26 weeks old. Normal size and weight for her breed. Laid her first egg 3 days ago.
For the past week, she has been staying back from the rest of the flock, spending time alone, standing back when it's treat time and not always eating with the rest.
Two days ago we noticed a bald spot with feathers broken off at skin (see photos). This area is about 2 to 3 inches below vent, slightly larger than a silver dollar. She is the only one in the flock with this issue.
Have not seen any visible parasites, including a check tonight after girls had been on roost for 2 hours. There appears to be bruising in affected area, perhaps a little pinpoint bleeding and some scabbing. Vent looks normal, clean, free of anything suspicious.
Flock has been on layer feed since 20 weeks of age. We believe her food and water intake to be normal. We have only witnessed her poop once since noticing this issue. Stool was very loose.
Today we sprayed the spot with Vetericyn. Had it on hand; figured it wouldn't hurt.
Looking for advice on how to treat.
It's winter here; local temps are in mid 30s F with high humidity.
We use sand in our coop and have done so for several years.
Thanks!
For the past week, she has been staying back from the rest of the flock, spending time alone, standing back when it's treat time and not always eating with the rest.
Two days ago we noticed a bald spot with feathers broken off at skin (see photos). This area is about 2 to 3 inches below vent, slightly larger than a silver dollar. She is the only one in the flock with this issue.
Have not seen any visible parasites, including a check tonight after girls had been on roost for 2 hours. There appears to be bruising in affected area, perhaps a little pinpoint bleeding and some scabbing. Vent looks normal, clean, free of anything suspicious.
Flock has been on layer feed since 20 weeks of age. We believe her food and water intake to be normal. We have only witnessed her poop once since noticing this issue. Stool was very loose.
Today we sprayed the spot with Vetericyn. Had it on hand; figured it wouldn't hurt.
Looking for advice on how to treat.
It's winter here; local temps are in mid 30s F with high humidity.
We use sand in our coop and have done so for several years.
Thanks!