Skin problems

[hksm97]

This is the back of my Cochin Rooster. It’s been a long time since I’ve had any issues. I just checked him for mites under a bright lite with magnify glass. Didn’t see anything. Could it be eczema? Any way to help him?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Where on the body is this located?

 

[hksm97]

This is a pictures of his hackles. Just above his oil duct at the base of his tail.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

He has broken feathers. Do you see him dust bathing?

 

[hksm97]

If you look at the new feather on his back closely the feather was weird. It was very dry and just peeled off the outside layer. He has new feather coming in but his skin is so red and the other skin is creamy yellow. He fights with the geese a lot. Could it be because the geese are pulling his feather out. I’m baffled. Thank you

 

[hksm97]

The casing around that feather was loose and just crumbled off. Maybe a deficiency of some sort. Oh and yes he does do dust baths with the hens.

 

[hksm97]

He has broken feathers. Do you see him dust bathing?

Oh and he does dust bath with the hens everyday. I sent a new pic of that feather. Thanks.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If it's just the one feather it may have been damaged and festered a bit. You can pluck it out and see if the replacement comes in in better condition.

 

[hksm97]

Thanks. I just hope his feathers come back. I may treat him for mites just in case I didn’t see them. I just the Ivimec pour on. It works great for leg mites.