Minnie the Moocher Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I noticed a lot of feathers under the perch this evening, and my cuckoo marans has lost a 'stripe' of feathers along her spine. The quills have blackened and there are stumps remaining. She has a white dusty substance on her feathers, but no visible mites or pests. Any ideas anyone? I've just lost a lovely hen and I don't want to lose this one; she's my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Not meaning to sound condecending but are you sure she isn't just moulting? don't they get the white powdery stuff when they moult? I dare say someone will be along with better advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Sounds like a moult with the new feathers emerging. They are wrapped in a white substance which gives the appearance of galloping dandruff when it is shed, as the quills emerge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 So do the quills normally blacken and leave stumps, then? I didn't notice this with the others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyClucker Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 The black stumps you refer to are the new feathers growing through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Aaaah that makes sense. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
