HELP

[amyk311]

I have a couple hens that's bottoms have been raw,swollen, and losing feathers for about a couple weeks now. Could they be egg bound??? I'm getting worried. If anyone knows anything about this type of thing please, I need info. Thank you

 

[Isaac 0]

Do you have a rooster?

 

[amyk311]

No, I don't have any roosters. Just hens.

 

[Isaac 0]

Any sign of mites/lice?.Red inflammation can be due to mites/lice

 

[jcoz]

How old are they? The more info about your problem you provide on this site, the quicker you'll get a sage response. Great site with lots of knowledgeable people.

 

[amyk311]

They are a year old. Raised them from chicks. I've not had any problems until now. And it's also been raining alot here and it's quit muddy in their pen.

 

[amyk311]

No mites or lice. That was my first thought also

 

[Isaac 0]

Go in at night and look that's when the mites/lice feast.

 

[amyk311]

Ok.but I don't think it's mites or lice. It's usually dark when I get home to check them...I've not seen any signs of that

 

[Isaac 0]

Two hours after they go to bed.