Bald red tail/bottom (pic) HELP?

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groverlvchx

groverlvchx

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Oct 14, 2012
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Her vent has no discharge--it really looks like chapped or sunburn with no broken skin. It gets firey red if left alone, but still no broken skin. I haven't seen anyone bothering her except the rooster doing his thing. He has six active hens (and three more are broody) though she is a favorite of his. We applied NuStock two times in early May and twice this week. Should we keep applying it until I see feather growth? It definitely helps calm the redness. Every two days sound good? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!


She's a black orpington. I hope I don't have to separate her--I don't see anyone pecking at her and she's taking care of herself well.
 
Mites may look like little, tiny white, black, or red specks moving around on her. Sometimes you can't see them at all. Also, it could be where the rooster has been 'working' on her too much (but I've never seen it like your hen has). I also noticed that her back is bare, probably from the rooster. You could spray some Blu-Kote on her back and on her tailbone to help any infection and to discourage others from pecking at it. Also, I would also consider buying a chicken saddle.
 
HAHAHAHA chicken saddle! I'm new. Okay, I'll definitely check into that and BluKote. Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the help. Question: Does the saddle prevent mating or just protect the hen's back? I have another hen (also his favorite) who is bald on the lower back. Probably should get two saddles, huh?
 
The saddles just protect the hens' backs when they get mated. The rooster will (most likely) mate as much as without the saddle. And yes, I would get a saddle for each hen with their feathers missing on their backs. All of my grown hens wear them because my rooster made a big gash on one hen before we had the saddles. Also, after a few weeks of wearing it, the hens' feathers will start to grow back if worn correctly.
 
Yes, that looks like the right thing. But I would extend the length of the saddle a bit more to protect the lower back. Also, did you check out the links I posted in the 5th post?
 
Yes, that's how I learned what a chicken saddle was. I kinda thought they were an inside joke before today--you have enlightened me and I thank you. Will make sure to elongate as you suggested.
 

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