What are these white,fingernail type speckles I see in their poop pan?

loriensmom

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May 21, 2007
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In the last few weeks I have noticed something new in the poop pan under the chicken's roost. I have 4 hens and a rooster and every day when I clean out their
pan, there are a lot of white pieces that look like finger nail pieces. They are small and are probably the white parts of the feather shafts. Any idea what could be causing this? I'm worried it is a health issue. Thanks!! Karen:/
 
Thanks for the quick responses! I will get a picture in the next few days. They do not look like dried up worms, but speaking of critters, what would a mite or parasite infection look like? I know it depends on what type. Also, do chickens molt in the winter? They haven't molted yet and are 1-1/2 yr old. Karen
 

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