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    Redstar loosing feathers

    thank you, No rooster, but we do feed them Purina. They do like it. It's organic feed for layers. And it's been consistent, I mean they are on it since we brought them in a year ago, they were just about to start laying. The problem started 2-3 months ago.
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    Redstar loosing feathers

    thank you, We understand the feathers won't grow overnight, our concern is - her skin is red-ish and seem irritated, but she doesn't respond to the touch, so looks like it doesn't bother her. As far as dust bathing - the don't have much chances during a week, we work, they do it mostly on the...
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    Redstar loosing feathers

    Hi again, tried everything recommended on several threads, permethrin spray, ivermectin drops to the skin (all done by a very small calculated dosages). And we use diatomaceous earth routinely, seven dust sometimes. No noticeable difference. The chicken is quite happy except for the moments when...
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    Redstar loosing feathers

    thank you both so much! Feathers are there inside the coop, no doubt about that! We do give them some extra protein just so they can restore some, but it worsens. And they all love their dust baths, unfortunately they have them only during weekends. What's weird - one chicken has it bad, she is...
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    Redstar loosing feathers

    Hello, we are totally new to the chickens community, got 4 Redstars about a year ago, They are doing fine, treated as pets, fed Purina organic food for layers, also get daily treats in the form of grapes, non-fat plain yogurt etc They do have enough space in the coop and in the runner. Over the...
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