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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

    Update: I got the chick back and unfortunately it's way more serious. In all the years that I have been hatching and breeding I've never come across a case like this. I'm almost 100 % sure it's a genetic defect most likely from inbreeding. He has developed extra folds of skin all over his body...
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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

    Extreme is just a brand. I switched over a couple of years ago because it's oilier compared to other scratch. I'm not a big fan of quick grow. But it's affordable since I usually raise 30 plus chicks at a time. I buy it in a 50 lbs bag. But my chicks at my house are free roaming and eat a large...
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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

    Parasites was my first thought. Just confused since he's the only one who has it. Could he be allergic to something?
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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

    He's on quick grow and extreme scratch diet, plus organic greens. No chemicals nor pesticides. There's a Hibiscus bush in the enclosure. Could he be allergic to Hibiscus? He wasn't exposed to Hibiscus at my house. My friend uses the same shavings as myself.
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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

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    2018 Newbie Chat!

    Yes, they are safe to eat and are very good for baking!
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    2018 Newbie Chat!

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    10 week old chick with scabby itchy skin rash

    I gave 5 chicks to my friend and 1 chick has a scabby itchy skin rash on his head and neck. He's about 10 weeks old. None of my chicks here have it nor the other 4 at my friends house. He's a Cemani. No visible parasites. He is eating and drinking, no other symptoms. Any suggestions? Is he old...
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