ToriMarsh0390
In the Brooder
- Aug 29, 2023
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Hey all,
I got this lavender Orpington in December 2023, she’s around 1.5-2 years old and laying great.
When I got her, they said she moulted and never grew feathers back. I did watch another chicken peck at her neck but I got no peck spray and that stopped.
I’ve tried Epsom salt baths, I also crochet her a scarf that kept the area safe from pecking and the cold through the winter. But without knowing exactly what was going on, I didn’t treat with any ointments.
Can anyone take any guesses as to what in the world is causing this?
It is not deplummimg mites, or lice.
I add ACV to their water too.
She doesn’t bother with the bum or neck area, never scratches or bites.
I sprinkle DE and use bronco spray when cleaning out the coop or replacing straw.
I got this lavender Orpington in December 2023, she’s around 1.5-2 years old and laying great.
When I got her, they said she moulted and never grew feathers back. I did watch another chicken peck at her neck but I got no peck spray and that stopped.
I’ve tried Epsom salt baths, I also crochet her a scarf that kept the area safe from pecking and the cold through the winter. But without knowing exactly what was going on, I didn’t treat with any ointments.
Can anyone take any guesses as to what in the world is causing this?
It is not deplummimg mites, or lice.
I add ACV to their water too.
She doesn’t bother with the bum or neck area, never scratches or bites.
I sprinkle DE and use bronco spray when cleaning out the coop or replacing straw.
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