New member needs help

[cmom]

It's no longer approved for poultry but Sevin dust will work too.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at BYC. You are very welcome here

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! Hope you birds are well .

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community.

 

[N F C]

Best wishes with your flock, I hope the other tips/advice will help (mine are molting currently).

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[janiedoe]

Thank you for the quick response. Im in So Cal, so it's warm (getting hotter). I haven't noticed the girls spending too much time in the nest; one of them went through a broody stage two months ago, but she grew out of it. I feed them Scratch & Peck organic layer feed (16% protein, no corn), and treats consist of lettuce, fruit trimmings, or a handful of dried grubs, once a day. I will check her vent when I inspect for mites/lice (what is "vent gleet?" How do you treat it? I will try a dust-bath bin for them (do you recommend sand, DE, or what?).

Hi again, I'm sorry to reply so late. If it were vent gleet, you would notice a constant discharge from her vent. Is there anything like that?
Have you checked the roost for mites? (Run a paper towel along the underside of the roost, after dark. Red stains mean you have mites.)
In any case, I'd up the protein by adding some sardines to their diet. One for each two birds will be enough. I would do this a couple of times a week until the feathers look better.