I have a Cayuga Duck that is almost 2 weeks old and a yesterday, I noticed what I thought was just maybe chicken poop or something on his wing at the base where it connects to the back. Now it's on both sides and also looks like it might be developing around his eyes which would be where they...
Get a washrag with warm water and set them on it for a bit to soften the paste, then gently trip to wipe it off. If it doesn't come off easily, then repeat with the rag. Then use a hair dryer on low heat to dry off the chick. Hope this helps. Check your chicks everyday in the area of their...
I checked and it doesn't look like any lice or mites. I'm thinking it's just missing feathers. I did go ahead and put some coconut oil on it. Thanks for the help.
*UPDATE* So I got my first chickens and a duck 10 days ago. I have 2 Araucanas, a buff orpington, and a polish crested. The duck is a Cayuga. Then 6 days later, a friend showed up with two more amber colored crested polish. Obviously the duck was growing exponentially and looked put out, so...
I had read on facebook groups to use it but as I was waiting for someone here to reply, I read a really good article about the disadvantages to using it. I appreciate your feedback. It makes sense about causing respiratory issues. I have a Cayuga Duck that is almost 2 weeks old and she has a...