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New owner just 6 months..first issue with a hen...need advice

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by ButtersMama, Sep 17, 2011.

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  1. Sep 17, 2011 #1
    ButtersMama

    ButtersMama Chirping

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    one of my 5 hens have something wrong. I noticed feathers looking fluffy right at the base of the tale feathers. Now today I notice that she has lost many feathers and her skin is bare about size of a half dollar bill. It has many dotted specs. I did not get a good close look. Anyone know what this is? My hens are almost 7 months old. The others look ok. Is this mites?
     

  4. Sep 17, 2011 #2
    csummer8882

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    I am new as well but it could be the start of moulting maybe. Just an idea as I am new to this since April so I am not positive. Hope someone else chimes in......Good luck!
     
  6. Sep 17, 2011 #3
    ruby

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    if it's mites or chicken lice look around their vent after dark with a flashlight..... report etc....[​IMG]
     
  8. Sep 18, 2011 #4
    ChickensAreSweet

    ChickensAreSweet Heavenly Grains for Hens

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    If you see dotted specs it sounds like mites. Here is a helpful website:
    http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0018.html

    Here     is how I apply powder to my birds:
    I line a cardboard box with a large plastic bag to catch the excess powder.
    I put a chicken in, so they are lying on their backs and hold them by the feet.
    Then I take a tied-off sock or stocking with the powder in it and powder-puff them under the wings, by the vent and everywhere except the face.
    Take shower afterward, wear long sleeves, wear mask, etc.!

    Repeat in 10 days otherwise it'll happen all over again.
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2011

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