New chicken parent concerns

Narcoleptic

In the Brooder
Aug 19, 2018
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4
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Oliver BC Canada
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Are these patches of less feathers normal?
She seems smaller than the others from her group and I'm wondering if she is being picked on because of that or if she has some other issue.
She has tons of energy and chirps alot.
She is such a sweetie. Loves to cuddle and preen on my lap.
I want her to be able to go back into the hen house but with her neck injury I can't risk it yet.
Feathers look wet from polysporin.
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She looks like she is being feather picked by the other chickens. I would get some blue kote spray and spay all the wounds daily or every other day (caution—it stains hands and clothes blue.) Then let her be with her flock for brief periods under your supervision. Watch for bullies, and separate if needed.

If ahe seems weak and tired, is hunched, not eating, or having runny poops, start her on some Corid in the water for 5 days to treat for possible coccidiosis. Dosage is 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon. Here is a link to read about coccidiosis:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken/
 
She looks like she is being feather picked by the other chickens. I would get some blue kote spray and spay all the wounds daily or every other day (caution—it stains hands and clothes blue.) Then let her be with her flock for brief periods under your supervision. Watch for bullies, and separate if needed.

If ahe seems weak and tired, is hunched, not eating, or having runny poops, start her on some Corid in the water for 5 days to treat for possible coccidiosis. Dosage is 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon. Here is a link to read about coccidiosis:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken/

Thank you. I will look around to see where I can find blue kote.
Her energy appetite and poops are all normal so I think it's just her being bullied.
 

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