chooksy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hiya, Our Black Rock and one of the White Stars has had a bald bum and tail base. First I thought they were just malting but its been like it for some time now. I've treated them for mites but the feathers just don't want to come back! Any ideas? Do they sell knickers for chickens?! Hx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Not uncommon, especially at this time of year. I have a few with bare bottoms. Have you checked for lice etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You have probably got a secret feather plucker and eater. They can be quite sneaky and once they have been pulled out a lot it can take some growing back because the skin hardens. My Light Sussex had a bald bum all last year and only regrew the feathers after her moult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Eggsleys Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Two of ours had bald bums earlier this year. We suspect lice and/ or worms (they try to peck and pull them out!). Have you checked recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmat Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I had this issue with 2 of my 3 a few months ago, and still do. I treated them for mites, bugs, lice etc... no joy. Their bums are still red and bald but they're eating, drinking, playing and being cheeky as usual so I am not sure what to do! I used the anti-peck spray they sell on here but it didn't make any odds, in fact I saw them plucking themselves right after use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for all the replies. We've had a good look for creepy crawleys but can't see anything. Its been like it for some time now They seem perfectly happy but look a mess! Will give them another inspection tonight and re treat them all with the powder and see how we go. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yep-bald bums here too Roses skin looks really red and has done for way over 18 months now. All three of my hens wear bumper bits and they all get treated for mites, lice and worms. They too are happy, eating, preening etc so I give up. Maybe it's a chicken fashion thing we don't know about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yep-bald bums here too Roses skin looks really red and has done for way over 18 months now. All three of my hens wear bumper bits and they all get treated for mites, lice and worms. They too are happy, eating, preening etc so I give up. Maybe it's a chicken fashion thing we don't know about What are Bumper Bits?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordmum Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 What are Bumper Bits?! A small plastic device that sits inside the chooks mouth - rather like a horses' bit! After an initial sneeze or scratch the girls seem to instantly forget about them. They're biodegradable and so will eventually fall off. Available from the Wernlas Collection. Contact Sue Hammon on 01584 856 318. We luv 'em! Kind rgds, Pat & Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
