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[Jams61]

I have about 70 chickens 1 rooster. they seem to be coming down with a bug. I lost one and have separated another. but it appears that they are not eating at least a few of them anyway. don't move a lot losing feathers but I think thats due to molting. I don't know? Any ideals?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Besides not eating what other symptoms do they have and ages please. even pics would help.

 

[Jams61]

They just don't seem to be active, the roaster doesn't crow, eyes appear to squint or stay closed, thats when I notice they don't really eat. What do you think?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Have you ruled out worms and mites/lice? Those will wear chickens down.

 

[Jams61]

yes have check for worms mites?lice don't see anything there

 

[Miss Lydia]

What are the ages of these birds, because they can be wormy and you not see the worms necessarily. mine even had mites and I checked them often ,but until they got on me I couldn't see them. and both of these parasites will kill chickens.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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+1 I had the same happen to me.