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Dh and I were outside feeding the chickens today, when these 2 NOISY birds showed up, one perched itself in the tree above the chicken coop, and the other sat in another tree just making this horribly loud racket for hours. (the dog chased them, I think they were afraid to come down) DH thought...

anyone?

I gave 4 of my RIR's away that looked like that, were convinced they were boys. Yeah, they were all girls. All had early comb's and they looked just like that. I would just wait. ( I do think rose is def a boy though LOL)

Also they both have a greenish shimmer to their feathers.

Some better comb pics of the banties...if anyone can help I'd appreciate it! black one reddish one

I am pretty sure this one is a roo...any idea what kind? It's about 2 1/2 months old. and then this one... I have no idea on sex or breed. same age as the first one. These 3 banties...the white one, black one and reddish one. I appreciate any help you can give me!

Just hold their little bums under some warm running water. Gets rid of even the most caked on stuff pretty easily, just use a washcloth and rub in gently while the water is running over it.

Sounds like scaly leg mites. here is a post w/ some info on getting rid of it https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=33903

he asked if you knew if the mats were pvc/phthalate free or not, he said most are now, except some from walmart and places like the dollar store. He also said that if it is from the bath mats, it shouldn't kill it, it will just make it weak and "high" for awhile...it takes about 48 hours or so...

Hmm...there are a few things on here that sound like it could be it. http://www.duckhealth.com/duckhlth.html

I don't know if it is from the chemicals, but it certainly is possible. Please don't beat yourself up over it though, its a bath mat! You shouldn't have to worry about the safety of something that is made FOR safety reasons! Let me ask my dh, he knows more about the plastic/leaching thing then I...

Those plastic bath mats contain phthalates, which are def a problem for people, not sure about animals. If it was heated at all though (like a light on it for example) it DEF can cause problems. Plastic like that can leach chemicals for a long time, it is why people wrap their mattresses to...

Thank you I am very lucky I had access to the barn, I saved so much money in wire, and I love the feeders that I got, they work perfectly.

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Yep it will def get painted..I started but ran out of paint! Ty, I know it looks horrible LOL but it does have some charm.