Kawkawkaye
Songster
On several occasions now I’ve spotted a bug of some sort scampering between my hen’s feathers! It’s larger than what I would expect any kind of mite to be - about the length of a fingernail. It was dark coloured. And it was FAST. Zoomed away when I tried to flick it off. I’ve not seen any on my other hens, but the girl in question has impaired eyesight - so possibly I’m thinking she’s been unable to catch it herself, since it is a very grabbable size.
The hen seems untouched - she’s very glossy and feathers all seem healthy. She’s two years old, mixed breed. Living in Australia - weather has been cool and dry lately.
The hen seems untouched - she’s very glossy and feathers all seem healthy. She’s two years old, mixed breed. Living in Australia - weather has been cool and dry lately.