tdstanley43
In the Brooder
I have about 20 birds, I recently introduced 5 new birds to the flock (2 Rhode Island Reds / 3 Black Australorps). I noticed this last week the new older hens (RIR) have this yellowish substance on their head/neck feathers. It almost looks like hair gel. I noticed yesterday that some of my younger hens re getting the same thing. Ironically the older hens quit laying last friday. Their behavior hasnt changed nor their eating habits and other than egg production they all seem fine. I did have a little bullying when i first got the older hens but that seems to have stopped. I did put two ceramic eggs in the coop when i first go the older ones but later removed them, however i put them back in the coop this week and one of the older hens (BA) was pecking at it like woody woodpecker. I cant seem to find these symptoms anywhere. Pics coming soon.
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