hilda-and-evadne Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I woul imagine that any carrier oil/cream for it would do the tric. a bland one not loaded with human pretty smells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You used to be able to get sulphur past for psoriasis..... in the old days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I intend to mix it with E45 for the chickens, and I am sure the same mix will do for Natalie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I don't see why not, crush the FOS with a pestle and mortar. Sulphur springs and baths are great for that and eczema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 oh???? wouldn't be able to crush mine with P&M it is fine powder anyway??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Ahh, it sometimes comes in chunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 i can see clearly now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
