Mites/Lice...or Just Molting?

[ColoradoSLV]

I have no roosters, and I've seen no sign of feather loss due to picking.

I'll get some photo updates; she has lost more feathers than in the pics posted previously...

There's no poultry vet close by, but there is a vet clinic in Alamosa. They might be available for the 'poop test'. (Note to self: see what info on 'fecal floats' is available online.)

Yup - the chickens are fun...when they're not mystifying!

 

[ColoradoSLV]

Update: All the chickens are doing well. I saw the first signs of feather-pecking yesterday when I was in the area for a few hours.

The RIR seems cold - not a surprise considering the missing feathers and the cooler temps in the Valley - but she's active, and the tuna-in-water looks like it's helping.

I'll watch 'em for a few more days and keep the Ivermectin handy.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Glad to hear they are improving!
Thanks for the update

 

[ColoradoSLV]

An update (again! )

I gave 0.5ml of the 5% Ivermectrin on the back of the neck per "Judy's" instructions on March 23, 2011(!) [https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ivomec-pour-on-dosage.470920/#post-5968613].

With possible feather-picking going on, I've isolated her from the other three birds; am continuing the tuna and feeding her the 18% Feather Fixer; and will watch her for the next week.

The three other birds seem to be normal - especially the production Barnevelder - with minimal feather loss, and all are maintaining their normal activities.

(I've reviewed the newest entries to see if something else has come up, and always get distracted from other stuff I should be doing - especially on St. Paddy's Day! )