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[hilda-and-evadne]

Didn't want to speak too soon but can now cautiously report that, after only two applications (about a week apart) of Nivea (about a level dessertspoonful of the Nivea that has almond oil in it) and flowers of sulphur (half a level teaspoon) to my leghorn's undercarriage and back, the hen is allowing her feathers to regrow. There is no longer a bare patch on her back, and her bum is feathering up nicely.

 

I did first try bathing her sore bum in warm water with flowers of sulphur in it but, as others found too, the flowers of sulphur didn't seem to stick to the hen. I also tried mixing the flowers of sulphur into E45 cream but only once because there was only a tiny amount left in the tube. So E45 cream may work as well, I didn't use it long enough to find out.

 

I am very thrilled - the leghorn has had a bare bum with sore-looking reddish patches for months. Without this forum I would probably never have discovered that the cause was depluming mite.

[Sheilaz]

Didn't want to speak too soon but can now cautiously report that, after only two applications (about a week apart) of Nivea (about a level dessertspoonful of the Nivea that has almond oil in it) and flowers of sulphur (half a level teaspoon) to my leghorn's undercarriage and back, the hen is allowing her feathers to regrow. There is no longer a bare patch on her back, and her bum is feathering up nicely.

 

I did first try bathing her sore bum in warm water with flowers of sulphur in it but, as others found too, the flowers of sulphur didn't seem to stick to the hen. I also tried mixing the flowers of sulphur into E45 cream but only once because there was only a tiny amount left in the tube. So E45 cream may work as well, I didn't use it long enough to find out.

 

I am very thrilled - the leghorn has had a bare bum with sore-looking reddish patches for months. Without this forum I would probably never have discovered that the cause was depluming mite.

 

Thank you so much for posting! I have an enormous tub of FOS but still haven't resolved the problem. A couple of mine do look very bare & sore & I was feeling stuck what to do next.

 

You've prompted me to set aside time to do the cream mixture treatment tomorrow.

I'm absolutely delighted that you've had such success, and thank you for reporting, I was feeling despondent about mine, the whole flock need treating.

 

This forum is amazing, I would never have known about the depluming mite possiblity or treatment ideas without it. I'll report back, and wish you continued success with your leghorn.

[Christian]

Glad to hear it worked Rachel

 

I think FOS is very under rated! I used it for my hen when she had sour crop a couple of months ago. She is fine now

[Egluntyne]

It does seem to help skin conditions enormously. I mixed it with tea tree and lavendar ointment and dolloped it on and noticed a marked improvement.

[cathybc]

I just bathed mine in the FOS and then sprinkled some in the nest box for good luck. I only did it once and they seem fine now....but they had improved in the time it took for the FOS to arrive anyway

[hilda-and-evadne]

I think FOS is very under rated! I used it for my hen when she had sour crop a couple of months ago. She is fine now

 

Yes, I am very impressed. Could I ask, please, how much FOS you gave your hen with sour crop and in what way?

[sandyhas3chucks]

I woul imagine that any carrier oil/cream for it would do the tric. a bland one not loaded with human pretty smells

[Christian]

I think FOS is very under rated! I used it for my hen when she had sour crop a couple of months ago. She is fine now

 

Yes, I am very impressed. Could I ask, please, how much FOS you gave your hen with sour crop and in what way?

 

I mixed a couple of teaspoon of natural yoghurt with 1/2 teaspoon FOS and gave twice daily for 4 days (i think, can't remember exactly). Also added it to the pellets for all the hens. 1 heaped teaspoon per grub feeder.

[Sheilaz]

I woul imagine that any carrier oil/cream for it would do the tric. a bland one not loaded with human pretty smells

Yes, I think you're right, I hope so because that's what I did.

 

Christian, I feel so much better, I was worried when my hens were trying to eat the powder when I first used it for bathing. I'm glad there aren't pics of me on YouTube, I found it very difficult controlling the situation!

 

Have applied cream mix (another video moment) to the worst two barebots today, fingers crossed.

 

So, what is FOS known to do internally, I'm really interested?

 

Meanwhile, off to buy more cream tomorrow!

[sandyhas3chucks]

So, what is FOS known to do internally, I'm really interested?

me too!

and where did you get amounts from?

please. there is a posting with a posible sour crop, the info might help if it is!

[The Dogmother]

It used to be recommended (both internally and externally) to promote hair growth and health, but then it's supposed to be good for lots of things.

[Roxanne]

I just purchased some FOS for an ebay seller at

www.Morgan111Morgan.com

My chickens are struggling to regain feathers after a moult (especially the ex-batts) and after reading this thread, I thought it worth a try.

 

My daughter has small patches of psoriosis on her elbows and it seems it is good for that too!!

[The Dogmother]

You used to be able to get sulphur past for psoriasis..... in the old days!

[Roxanne]

I intend to mix it with E45 for the chickens, and I am sure the same mix will do for Natalie!!

[The Dogmother]

I don't see why not, crush the FOS with a pestle and mortar. Sulphur springs and baths are great for that and eczema.

[sandyhas3chucks]

oh????

wouldn't be able to crush mine with P&M it is fine powder anyway???

[The Dogmother]

Ahh, it sometimes comes in chunks.

[sandyhas3chucks]

i can see clearly now