lexi_lulu
In the Brooder
- Aug 23, 2024
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Hello - I have 12 hens: 5 RIR, 6 Golden Buffs, and 1 Black Sex-link. All hens, no roos hatched back in early June 2024.
Back on February 20th, I found out that I was underfeeding protein for my flock. I immediately switched them to a 20% protein feed and have kept them on the higher protein for the past four weeks. Feather eating seemed to go down but today I noticed about 5 hens with missing feathers below their vents. These are new missing feathers.
I checked multiple birds but I don't think I saw any mites. I've never had them before so I could be missing them but I looked very thoroughly on the ladies I need check. Missing feathers are all on the same spot on the hens.
Not sure what is causing the issue and how to proceed. I don't want to treat them with chemicals for mites if that's not the issue but not sure what is causing the problem. Thank you in advance for any insight.
Back on February 20th, I found out that I was underfeeding protein for my flock. I immediately switched them to a 20% protein feed and have kept them on the higher protein for the past four weeks. Feather eating seemed to go down but today I noticed about 5 hens with missing feathers below their vents. These are new missing feathers.
I checked multiple birds but I don't think I saw any mites. I've never had them before so I could be missing them but I looked very thoroughly on the ladies I need check. Missing feathers are all on the same spot on the hens.
Not sure what is causing the issue and how to proceed. I don't want to treat them with chemicals for mites if that's not the issue but not sure what is causing the problem. Thank you in advance for any insight.
