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    Loosing feathers

    Update! This morning, she looked much better. It appears as if little feathers are growing in now! I did dial down the temp a bit and separated ducklings and chicks. Now there are a few highly upset chicks and the ducklings appear very confused. The duckling and chick brooder are...
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    Loosing feathers

    Thanks. Those are great ideas. I was going to also add a few plastic balls I have (designed for my cat) that I can fill with crumble so it dispenses as it rolls. I'll add some more sticks and hiding spots too. I'd rather be scared and separate than come home to a cannibalized duckling.
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    Loosing feathers

    Thanks. I'll dial down the temp a bit. I saw nothing red or bloody or scabby this morning. I'll take a close look again this evening and under a bright light to see if I can see anything else. I'll watch them closely too. Do they usually resolve their order and settle down? I'll put in...
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    Loosing feathers

    Thanks Clint. If she is being picked on, should I let them sort it out with a cautious eye on it? Miss Lydia--at the heating light, the brooder is usually at 88 due to the two week old chicks. That is probably about 20-30% off the brooder square footage. The far end of the brooder, away...
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    Loosing feathers

    Hey There, I did a search and couldn't find a answer to my problem. I'm hoping you can help. I have 4 chicks and 2 ducklings, all two weeks old, in a brooder. The Khaki Campbell is loosing feathers at her tail. See the pic. Its not red or inflamed. She does not seem to be bothered by it...
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