quickcluck Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 After a long time of a pecking problem, 3 of 6 girls have bumper bits on a Harriet had a bit of regrowth on her back However they have gone haven't seen any bullying and cant see that the girls with bits on are responsible, sooooooo could she be doing this herself? If so, does anyone know why and how to stop it??? thanks kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Has she got parasites of some sort that are annoying her? Might be worth treating her with Xeno 200 *not licensed for use on poultry in UK to zap anything that might be lurking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hmmmmmm haven't seen any, but I will try and get some so see if it helps. Any ideas where I could source it? Is it a net thingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 It is much cheaper on the internet than from the vet. Googling will point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks I found some. should I treat all of them do you think? I so want a chicken with feathers. They've been bald since well before christmas. Nothing is working, and I thought there was a chink of light with harriet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Won't harm under the circumstances. If they have a depluming mite infestation, you probably won't see them as they are minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 We have a White Star who plucks her own feathers they have all been treated for mites but there was no sign and she just has a bad habit we think a bit like nail biting in humans. she is a neurotic little thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Did you manage to cure her? We have put a bumper bit on Harriet now she is very stroppy this morning.... I may get some of the johnsons stuff just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzarina Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It could be boredom or a vitamin/mineral deficiency which makes her eat her feathers. There are a few liquid supplements you could put in the water if you're worried she's not getting enough vits. I've had a few feather-pecking problems with my lot and am putting apple cider vinegar in their water, and hanging up cabbage etc. when I'm not at home. There are various sprays/ointments you can use to help them quit the pecking habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It can be a depluming mite as Egluntine has mentioned; most cases of self-plucking are because of lice or mites, the itching makes them do it. Try slapping some Johnson's Tea Tree Cream on the exposed skin aftre treatment; it helps to soothe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Oh sorry to hear they are still baldy - was hoping the bits would cure it. Let hope this works. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've everything crossed. They've had every supplement known to man... am trying to get hold of some johnsons anti mite spray extra! We are also in the middle of a new WIR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
