Daushenhaus
In the Brooder
- Jul 12, 2020
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My new black astrolorpe hens have short combs. They are red but short and look beat up. They are also missing feathers on their back and necks are these healthy birds?
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Do you have photos?
The feather loss could be cockerel attention, could not.
Can you post some pictures? The feather loss may just be a result of bullying or mating, if they’re old enough
They don’t seem to be scratching. They are laying nicely. I haven’t got right down and checked them all over for bugsThat looks like more than just mating damage.
Have you checked them for mites and lice? Are they scratching a lot?
They have been here a couple weeks now. They were on a farm with many many roostersThey don’t seem to be scratching. They are laying nicely. I haven’t got right down and checked them all over for bugs