Four year chicken raiser

[rsteffen9663]

Hi, my name is Robert Steffen and I am a chicken raiser for the eggs. I have ten hens so far and have been enjoying working with them. I have three ducks too. I have some Bar rocks and some Road Island Reds. My wife and I show miniature horses. I have not checked into my membership in Backyard chickens for a while so it is about time.

 

[sourland]

Welcome back to activity in BYC,

 

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[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi & welcome back to BYC!

Sounds like you have lots of fun there! Great you could check back in with us and enjoy your time back

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome back to BYC We're so happy you've re-joined us

 

[drumstick diva]

Would love to see photos of your miniature horses .

 

[rsteffen9663]

Hi, Thanks everyone for the welcome. I am currently looking for the cause of three of my chickens that have been losing feathers all summer. They have a bare back and the feathery part off their wing feathers and what is left are the stems. I have been treating them once a week with a powder that is supposed to kill the bugs but so far no luck. Anyone have an idea what it is or what I should be doing. Thanks
Robert Steffen

 

[rjohns39]

Can you post a close-up picture or two? What kind of powder are you using? Have you physically seen bugs?