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    Raw red bottoms on 1 year old hens

    Thanks for your advice! We feed the girls on Dumor 16% chicken feed pellets, supplemented with occasional uncooked carrots & broccoli stems etc ground up in the food processor, which they love :). We do have both grit & oystershells available 24/7 in little container, as well as their chicken...
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    Raw red bottoms on 1 year old hens

    Thanks for your advice! While waiting to get the gentian violet online, would human preparations such as CVS' "Health Antibacterial Rapid-Seal Wound Gel", work to heal/protect up red and bleeding bottoms and so reduce further pecking? ..or might this be dangerous for my hens?
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    Raw red bottoms on 1 year old hens

    I have 2 /10 hens with raw red bottoms, and evidence of feather picking by some sisters. No mites noted. I understand Pierces Nu-Stock is a very good topical treatment, but it is out of stock in our area. Is there an alternative topical treatment to relieve the inflammation and promote regrowth...
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    roo having trouble walking

    My 3-4 yr old roo is developing lameness over past week. Still walking, but acts like feet are tender. On inspection, no lesions perse. May be some swelling in legs/shanks. Seems to be eating and drinking OK... any ideas?
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