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Welcome To BYC The post your are quoting is from 2008 and the Original Poster has not been on in a few years. If you wish, start your own thread in the appropriate forum, ask your questions and post photos. Photos are very helpful and hopefully we can make some suggestions for you. Thanks!

Welcome To BYC The quote you are quoting is from 2008 and the OP has not been active for almost 2 years. "DE" is Dematiaceous Earth and if you are looking for a treatment for lice/mites, I would recommend that you find a Permethrin based poultry spray or dust to treat your flock. While DE...

They may not all be having reproductive issues. The plucking makes the lower abdomen seem more pronounced at times. Poor girls! They are being plucked. I don't like separating birds, but you may need to try separating the most aggressive ones to give the others some relief. Likely what...

The plucking can be a bad habit. You may need to increase protein to see if that helps resolve the plucking. If it's only a couple of birds causing the problem, some folks use pinless peepers. Feathers won't be replaced until they molt.

Ah. Yes, I see now. I've responded to 2 of your threads so far. She's being plucked. Feathers are worn and those won't be replaced until she molts. Skin turns various shades - if it's going from pale to red, then that's very likely hormones. Even if she's not in lay, hormones can still play...

OP has not been on in a year so they may not answer you. Please post some photos of your hen. How old is she? A red raw rear could be from getting poop or urates on the skin if the abdomen is swollen. You can apply a barrier cream like Hen Healer or Nu Stock to help with irritation. If she...