Two hens, Naked...and its not from Moult

[ChicksR4Me]

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but she said to add dish soap to the dip. That's why I was asking for my birds.

 

[chicketychicken]

ah, yes...you are correct! Hopefully she will come back to clarify. In the meantime I still need to go out there and check for mites. I am really hoping its from the overuse of a roo. Mites seem like they could become a hassle!

 

[elmo]

Kudos to you for rescuing these birds. They may not realize it yet, but their luck has certainly changed for the better!

 

[chicketychicken]

Thanks for the encouragement! I hope you are correct. I am a little concerned with the prospect of mites at hand. But i really believce these two ladies will be beautiful if I can get them healthy, happy and confident.

 

[chicketychicken]

Ok, so i took a little walk out to take a look while its night and was unable to spot any mites--one of them was kind enough to be laying right by the door with her vvent area facing my direction. I didn't even have to move or disturb her. BUT i think I may have screwed up by closing examinging the bald spots and only slightly checking on the feathered areas.
Does anyone know if the mites only feed at the base of feather? Also, something a little more encouraging...i happened to notice some pin feathers growing in on one of the bald spots! YEAH!!! this gave me some hope that she (or they) may be able to fill in and look beautiful!