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    Discolored Comb, Feather Loss on Head and Scratching, Thoughts?

    So did the routine evening coop inspection and took a much closer look at the bird in question. She did appear to be scratching at that side of her head still, or at least I saw her do it once prior to inspection. Although scratching aside, I really couldn’t see anything else. After checking he...
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    Discolored Comb, Feather Loss on Head and Scratching, Thoughts?

    Thank you for the info here. I am going to take a closer look at that ear and if needed, clean it as suggested. I haven’t noticed anything with her eye(s), but will take a closer look. I have noticed her scratching more at that area, which makes me think that possibly there is an issue with that...
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    Discolored Comb, Feather Loss on Head and Scratching, Thoughts?

    Looking for opinions on a recent issue I noticed within my small backyard flock. I have six hens, mixed breeds. A few have somewhat rough looking combs, which I chalked up to cold temperatures this winter in New England. However, one of my Black Australorps seems to be not only having an issue...
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    Rough Combs Coming Out of Winter, Ideas?

    Hi all, looking for a bit of insight here. I have a small flock of six mixed breed chickens. I have noticed that the Black Australorps and Speckled Sussex (some, not all) have kind of pale looking combs with some having minor scabs and some having a bit of white discoloration. All the girls...
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