Silkies skin flakey & peeling

[froggiesheins]

I forgot to ask a few important questions here...how old is he AND is he alone?
If he is alone & young best would be to bring him in the house to keep him warm and to save the $$$ running the lamp.
OR put more coverings around the coop to help keep it warmer.
HOW many birdies do you have???


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[Mpracey]

I cover his coup every night -He is 7 months and is alone right now ( just lost his friend to a dog attack ) -so a few weeks ago I got 4 other silkies that are younger - 3-5months - I'm in process of socializing right now.

 

[BamaSilkies]

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I wouldnt recommend using that Frontline on hens. It causes birth defects in dogs. I worked for a breeder and they used Advantage on the females. I have seen some of the defects first hand and its not pretty. But their your birds and it may not do the same for birds.

 

[Mpracey]

Thanks bama silkies for the FYI about frontline. I m going talk to a vet I found @ Lsu - I got a list of questions to ask & I'll let u know what he says about these type of products.
Have you ever experienced peeling skin on your silkies?
Tks
Mona

 

[BamaSilkies]

I havent had any problems with that. It could be the heat lamp though. Thats dry heat. I had parrots that were had really dry skin. I used this spray on them I got at petco I think. I think it was bird conditioner but I cant remember the brand. You could mist him with that in the morning when its warmer or could bring him in and spray a couple of times a day til it clears up.

 

[Mpracey]

Ok problem is from dry skin- rec to spritz with water to add moisture . Also vet don't rec using frontline due to possible adverse effects .
Thanks for all advice