What is wrong with my hens? D:

PickleChick98

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7 Years
Aug 1, 2012
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My mom has been concerned about my three rhode island reds lately. My four barred rocks seem fine though. We've noticed the three reds losing their feathers on their neck and head, and now around their body. When i hold them, they seem almost prickly. I thought at first that they were molting, but this is just odd. Today i found that a few of my chickens had the runs... Maybe because of dehydration? (i bought a new waterer yesterday, and maybe they dont know how to drink from it) I just don't know, and they dont seem right to me. I put Unfiltered Raw Apple Cider Vinegar in their water today thinking it would help their immune system. (i do it one week per month for worms anyways) Any thoughts will help. Thanks
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Hailey
 
First of all
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and sorry to hear you girls are giving you a fit. From hearing what you are describing it seems it could be a molt but have you checked for lice and mites? How old are your girls? Can you get some pictures up for us so we can help you figure out what is going on? The runs can be caused by many things but in really hot weather they really drink a lot of water so what goes in comes out.
 
i will post pictures as soon as i can, and i the pictures that describe lice on google look a lot like whats happening with my chickens. Thanks a bunch!
 
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