Thanks, Eggcessive: I appreciate the reply. I didn't know they could have a molt at 8 mos, so perhaps this is what it is. They're on 18 % feed and I just got them a protein supplement of mealworms. I'll try the yoghurt, too, and have another go at cleaning them in a couple of days when the...
Hi folks,
A month ago my 8 month old Copper Maran hen had nodules of dry poop on her vent and was losing feathers in the neck area. I added apple cider vinegar to her drinking water, bathed her vent in warm water and sprayed with mite spray twice, even though I can't see any mites or lice on...