quickcluck Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 As you may know Hazel has a bare bum and tummy... on closer inspection hariett also is a bit bare!!! I've done the redmite powder thing, as a precaution as I can't see any evidence of them.. Are they too young to moult? I got them POL in July? Why else would they be losing feathers? They were wormed in August with Flubenvet??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 can you see anything at the base of the feathers? I would give a close inspection for lice, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 couldn't see anything.... but have no experience, so have remited them anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You may not like to use chemicals, but if you are not averse you could use some some xeno 200 on them (not tested for use on poultry in the uk). You spray it on the back of their necks as if you are de-fleaing a cat or dog and it gets rid of any lice or ticks. It also has a worming effect. Downside is you can't eat the eggs for a week. It cured my girls scaley leg though and I have had no problems with lice since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 **Here** is an informative article on moulting. ** NB.....The seasons are back to front for those of us in the UK as the writer is Australian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
