SleepyFairy Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi everyone, I posted something a few days ago about my chook's bum but haven't really had much response. Can you pls help?!? My gingernut has lost quite a few feathers around her bottom and there's a naked bit that seems to be growing slowly by the day! Poor lil chook.She's still laying fine and seems ok but I can't help wondering if there's anything I should do? Pls could you advise? Many many thanks Jules x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've just popped this into the Clinic for you . Have you spotted any of your other girls pecking at her behind? They could be plucking the feathers out. I take it there are no lice/mites visible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyFairy Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 I didn't notice any mites although don't know what I'm looking for really. Would they be around the same area? I cleaned the eglu out yesterday and didnt notice any either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepie Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 My gingernut is in a similar state but also has a big bald patch on her back. I have louse powdered her, (Couldn't find any lice though) Sprayed her with anti peck spray, put bumper bits on them, red mite treated the eglu and I have added treats to try and distract them. Whoever it is is still at it! She seems quite happy and it doens't seem to be breaking the skin so I've decided that I can't really do anything other than leave her to it. I don't think she's being bullied so really there's not much I can do. Sorry not to be of any help but I can at least sympathise!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyFairy Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Wowsers! sounds like you've done all you can! I shall see what happens with baited breath! Thanks Jules x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Details of lice and mites here (top of this forum section) She could just be moulting, but my money is on either lice or a feather plucker. Have a good browse through the forum as ther are plenty of posts on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I agree and would put money on feather pecking. I'd suggest spraying her bare bum with purple spray because no doubt it's quite red and will be tempting the others to peck at her some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
