Ness3103 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 ebony my bovan nera looks like she's got dandruff, i've checked her for mites/lice but can't see anything. it looks like small white flakes coming off the shafts (not sure what they're called ) of her feathers. when she dustbathes the others all peck the 'dandruff' off her, which she seems to love is this something i should be worried about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 She's growing new feathers and the dandruff is actually a papery sheath that falls off the new quill once it's got through the skin. She's fine! Give her a little bit of extra tonic or protein whilst she grows new feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 i'm glad it's nothing serious, i was beginning to get worried sorry if it's a silly but what protein can i give her, i don't have tonic either i've been putting acv in their water is that any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You can give her some extra protein by digging up a few earthworms for her, or some people give a bit of tuna or tinned cat food based on fish - don't give dog food. Apple Cider Vinegar is commonly given to hens to make their digestive tract slightly more acidic than usual. This is thought to keep worm infestations down and help to kill off intestinal nasties, but you should still worm them intermittently and not rely on the ACV as it's not effective enough. It is completely unrelated to a tonic - you could get some from the Omlet shop - they do a liquid tonic (which is added to their water and is probably the best way to administer a boost of minerals and vits for your girl) or Poultry Spice in powder form which is added to food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanx I can't do the worm thing as i'm terrified of them and they make me i'm sure i've got tuna in the cupboard, can they all have a bit or should i just give it to her? I've got flubenvet but the breeder says they don't need worming for another two months. I'll order some tonic (good excuse to order some more goodies ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 No reason why you can't give them all a little bit of tuna - not too much though! Good that they've been wormed recently too. Enjoy your shopping!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 i will definitely enjoy my shopping thanx again for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
