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Wood ash from the fireplace works well to protect against mites and lice if dusted on the chicken, and is good to add to dust bath areas. It is non-toxic and free.

I was thinking she might be down because of the heat, but molting can be very hard on chickens. I have read of hens who have died during a very hard molt.

She could be starting her first big molt early. Usually it is closer to 18 months old, but some chickens molt when they feel like it. Hot weather affects that. Chickens do not lay during a molt that can last from 1-3 months on average. Their combs become paler. Be sure and check her for...