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Pale comb, not moving much, being pecked on, gnats
Hi Y'all. Louise, our leghorn, isn't a happy chick today. She is about 16 weeks old and hasn't started laying eggs yet. I've been out of town so haven't kept a close eye on the hens lately. Today is my first real day home and here is what I noticed. There are gnats around the yard/coop area...- JLMT
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Black growth on chick face
I don't know if I should isolate this chick or not. Someone thought perhaps it is dry pox or bott fly. I can't seem to find enough info to make me think this is one of those. Does anyone have any ideas? Also, I do not know for sure if she is also getting a spot on top of her beak or...- JLMT
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Black growth on chick face
It is hard. I decided to make a mixture of Manuka honey, Aloe Vera juice and coconut oil to dab on it. She acted as though some of it may be tender. Seems to be another spot starting on top of her beak. I'd send a pic but can't seem to upload pix at the moment.- JLMT
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Black growth on chick face
My 12 week old Golden Comet has a black growth on her face. I noticed it yesterday, although I didn't get to personally inspect the chicks for a week as I was out of town. Will someone please tell me what this is, how she got it and what to do about it? I'd also like to do any treatment as...- JLMT
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