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That's interesting, Cyn, and good info. to know. I think I've gone through a few illnesses with my chooks that I've gotten to be on "high alert," and things that to most seasoned chicken folk would seem normal, I panic about. I need to just RELAX a bit I think! Hopefully that's all that's...

The VERY best way to know what to do is to take a poo sample in to have a faecal float done. The vet will be able to tell you if your brids have a worm load or not - everyone has differing opinions, but I do not worm unless my vet says the load is enough to warrant worming. If you are just...

Your birds are too young to be molting. If they do, in fact, have lice or mites, and that's what is causing the head shaking, try the Sevin dust first. If you DO choose to treat with the Ivermectin, know that it's great stuff, and works really, really well...obviously it's your choice...

Nope - any type of Ivermectin you should not eat eggs at least two weeks; Ivermectin has not been tested for use in poultry; thus, you do need to use caution, which dictates withholding eating eggs for a minimum of two weeks.

BYC ROCKS! I can't believe how much I've learned on this forum in the past couple of years! It benefits my birds, and when I can pass along a tidbit here & there, it makes me feel great!

Head shaking is a typical sign of parasites...mites or lice. I'd especially think so, seeing the dander-like material you found at the base of her feathers. Most folks use Sevin dust (for plants)...dust her AND THE REST really well, repeat in 10 days. This should do the trick if she has...