- May 22, 2020
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Hi there, I have 8 hens that are 2.5yrs old. I have them separated into 2 flocks due to bullying. So 3 in one coop and 5 in the other. The five chickens seem to have serious problems and I am not sure what it is. I am wracking my brain and stumped. I have lost 2 birds in the period of 5 months from this flock. Lately I have noticed feathers missing from their face, their feathers around their beaks and nostrils have a dried dark yellow crust and the downy feather that run beside their beak are caked with something and look gross. They aren't sneezing, coughing or having difficulty breathing. They aren't stretching their necks or open beak breathing. They have angry red bumps on their skin on the bald areas on their faces that look painful. One bird in this flock has diarrhea that is watery yellow and oily. She has lost weight and stands around a lot and doesn't go to roost at night. She sleeps in the egg box. She is eating and drinking.
So far I have treated with Wazine and Corid, dusted with DE (coop and birds) with no positive results. Also egg production is nil.
Anything you can offer would be appreciated. I don't have access to a vet that sees chickens. Thank you!
So far I have treated with Wazine and Corid, dusted with DE (coop and birds) with no positive results. Also egg production is nil.
Anything you can offer would be appreciated. I don't have access to a vet that sees chickens. Thank you!