Check in the ears of the chicken shaking its head. It could be an infection if you see crust, or simple dry ear. Put a little mineral oil in the ears to soothe them. If the chicken occasionally scratches their ears, then you know it's uncomfortable.
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Thanks. I haven't seen anything "in" her ears, but she is my most timid, and I'm not sure how closely/long I actually looked inside her ears. They all sometimes scratch their ears, I'll have to check them all more closely!!Check in the ears of the chicken shaking its head. It could be an infection if you see crust, or simple dry ear. Put a little mineral oil in the ears to soothe them. If the chicken occasionally scratches their ears, then you know it's uncomfortable.
Thanks!She's being plucked at. How much space do you have in the coop?
You can try using NuStock cream to help heal and deter picking. If you are keeping her separated out Hen Healer would work well. It's BRIGHT Blue, so may attract the others, but it's a lanoline based soothing cream. I've used it and was happy with the results.