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Jul 15, 2025
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Hi, I am new here and this is my first time raising chicks. We got them yesterday and today we noticed ones feathers look a little "wet" or shiny like. She was also itching a bit and when she opens her wings they look like they were chewed on. I unfortunately do not have pictures at this moment. After some research we decided to do a dust bath (we didn't force it and they just got in and started doing their thing) I also got the electrolytes plus vitamins for their water and they eat Purina medicated starter food. Just wondering if there's anything else I am missing or should look out for? Should I keep the dust bath in the brooder?
 
congrats on the new chicks!! And welcome to BYC! Check her vent area and see if you see anything. Have they been outside at all yet?
 
Thank you! And no they haven't but the dust bath I made for them (after Noticing these symptoms) has dirt from outside
It’s not likely they have mites since they have never been outside but you can still check over them all (especially the vent area) for bugs just to be safe
 

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