Hii, I am having the same problem described here. My hens are well fed, they get a well balanced diet with protein and supplements. Four out nine hens are missing feathers from back to tail. I don't have a rooster.
Apologies for jumping into the thread! I recently started using Dominion Hemp bedding, but I'm struggling with the amount of dust created by the chicken scratch. Please advise. The coop is dry, well built.I am in the NE. Cold winters.
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I am planning to pickup some Permethrin10 powder for the future, thank you for the guidance!
The chickens seem a little better today. They are still scratching themselves and have some dandruff, but it’s not as bad as before. However, one of the young pullets still looks sad. She’s...
Thank you so much for the warm welcome and your guidance with my chickens. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture at the moment, but I’ll try to get one soon. I read in one of the threads that Permethrin 10 is effective for both lice and mites. In my stress over the situation, I went ahead and...
Hello, I have the same issue with broken feathers,white dust, and tiny white flies, chickens have missing feathers underneath their belly between their legs. No Rooster here, the chickens get along with each other. They are eating, drinking and laying eggs. Please HELP!!!