cluck and henry Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi, My Partner is very worried about one of our chickens. Please can you help. She's losing a few feathers, seems agitated, quite a bit more noisy but still laying. (Sorry this is the chicken not the partner) We have given her rescue remedy in a little soya milk. Which she has lapped up. She seems to be more herself now but we were wondering if its a good idea to give your chickens alcohol. We have read that you shouldn't give sugar, salt or alcohol. Does anyone else use Rescue remedy? Thanks if you can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I heard someone else on here mention it, but remember the size of a chicken when dosing - I know someone who uses it on dogs, but a chicken would need a much smaller does than a human or dog. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Buffie is probably the one to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 How old is she Cluck and Henry? Maybe she is moulting? I would have thought that the postive effects of rescue remedy would out weigh the tiny amount of alcohol in it. Try adding it to her water for a week or so. Where is she losing feathers? One of mine laid 4-5 eggs a week even when she was moulting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluck and henry Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Cluck and Henry are exactly one year old this week. Henry has a small bald patch on her neck / chest area. She is also scratching alot. We have checked her out and found nothing on her feathers or skin. We regularly use the mite powder and she dust baths most days. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 She could be going through a mini moult. The weather has been funny lately and the new feathers growing through would be itchy, hence the scratching? Are you able to pick her up and closely examine the bald areas? Also, you may find flaky 'dandruff in the droppings tray. This is the feather shaft falling off as it grows through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I give mine vodka and they love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Behave Ash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...