I just found this site a few minutes ago, I am very exited and have been reading for hours of previous posts. Keep in mind that I am totally new to this and totally a city gal that moved to the country & is trying to raise some pet chicks!
I have 13 chicks that are about 6 weeks old. They have been in outside coop/free ranging for some time and Lovin it! They are very spoiled & loved.
Today we noticed a round "thing" on one of the gals backs.
The best way I can describe it (can I even post pics on a topic question?) if so I do have pics to show of it.
Anyway it's round with segments (lines?) and it's fleshy, the top is crusted over.
Perfect circle, and feathers are around it. (growing from it?) Located under the wings in the center of her back.
She is seemily perfect healthy. Eating, drinking well, etc...
If I had to guess I would saw a parasite of some kind.
Please help me!!!! I have been online all night reasearching this and finding nothing.
What can I do? Do I call a vet? is it contagious? As far as I can tell she is the only one. I will check again in the morning each & every one.
Has anyone had this problem?
Any advice for a panicking nesting mom?
BTW: we are TOTALLY trying to be as organic & natural as God intended! (ok, close)
I have 13 chicks that are about 6 weeks old. They have been in outside coop/free ranging for some time and Lovin it! They are very spoiled & loved.
Today we noticed a round "thing" on one of the gals backs.
The best way I can describe it (can I even post pics on a topic question?) if so I do have pics to show of it.
Anyway it's round with segments (lines?) and it's fleshy, the top is crusted over.
Perfect circle, and feathers are around it. (growing from it?) Located under the wings in the center of her back.
She is seemily perfect healthy. Eating, drinking well, etc...
If I had to guess I would saw a parasite of some kind.
Please help me!!!! I have been online all night reasearching this and finding nothing.
What can I do? Do I call a vet? is it contagious? As far as I can tell she is the only one. I will check again in the morning each & every one.
Has anyone had this problem?
Any advice for a panicking nesting mom?
BTW: we are TOTALLY trying to be as organic & natural as God intended! (ok, close)
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