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  1. getaclue

    Are these peck marks?

    Ok, just keep an eye on her. It could easily be the heat. Mine drink a lot when the temps soar, and don't eat as much. As the temps climb through the day, they dig a cool spot in the shade, and park. I have fans in my coops, and when it's extremely hot, I put on the misters. I also make wet...
  2. getaclue

    Are these peck marks?

    The one hen could have something else going on too. You mentioned a reduction in eggs. I'd be checking to see if she's egg bound. While you're at it, listen to see if there is any rattle, or wheezing when she breathes. Check her pooh, and make sure you don't see worm activity. (Yes, I know...
  3. getaclue

    Are these peck marks?

    No neosporin. Just let what you already put on, wear off. Only if one looks infected, should you put a bit of neosporin on it. They dry up, and go away much faster if left dry. In about 7 - 10 days, they should have run their course, for the most part.
  4. getaclue

    Are these peck marks?

    Again, unless they appear infected, and the ones in the photo don't, leave them alone. Don't put anything on them. They will dry up, and disappear more quickly that way.
  5. getaclue

    Are these peck marks?

    That is dry fowl pox. Normally they don't develop into anything serious, and once they've run their course, the chicken is immune for life. Leave them alone, let them dry up, and go away. The only time you would put a little bit of triple antibiotic ointment on a pox, is if one appeared to be...
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