- Mar 11, 2014
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What is it?? Mites?
- Thread starter Chikky Chikky
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It looks like she is going through her yearly molt (the first one is around 15-18 months old.) Here are a couple of articles to read:
http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it.aspx
http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/the-molting-process/index.jsp
I would have a look at her ear lobe which may have a crusty swelling or infection. Also look at her feet and footpads--they look swollen in the picture.
http://www.grit.com/animals/molting-what-is-it--how-to-help-chickens-get-through-it.aspx
http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/the-molting-process/index.jsp
I would have a look at her ear lobe which may have a crusty swelling or infection. Also look at her feet and footpads--they look swollen in the picture.
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