Any idea whats going on? losing feathers

[brianbeth84]

My two female muscovies are losing their feathers. They are wormed and I have been putting the Sevens Dust on them thinking it was mites, no response. Thoughts?

 

[Going Quackers]

Have you seen anything on them?(mice, lice etc) probably end of season worn out feathers.. molting should start soon... they have plenty of bathing water? they look okay to me, i have a few with the ratty feathers, it's actually pretty common with scovies and usually corrects itself after a molt.

You could add some BOSS(black oil sunflower seeds) to their diet.. that is good for feathers.

 

[brianbeth84]

Thanks for the advice! They have lots of fresh water, I change it daily for them to swim in. They are also fond of our ditch but I have 7 baby pools for their delight too. I don't see any mites, etc but was just playing it safe. I will add the BOSS, I use it on the goats & sheep so whats one more!

Thanks Again!