Ben1994 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) Hey I have a chicken is losing its feathers near its lobe. I have had it since march and was purchased at 20weeks so I dont think it could be molting. What could it be and how do I stop it. Thanks for your help Edited October 18, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 It sounds as though it is a moult. Don't worry. I discovered mine had ear lobes when they moulted. Some poultry spice and something like tuna ( in water, not oil or brine) helps them get over it. See what others think too Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1994 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 It sounds as though it is a moult. Don't worry. I discovered mine had ear lobes when they moulted. Some poultry spice and something like tuna ( in water, not oil or brine) helps them get over it. See what others think too Tricia thanks . need more suggestions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 does sound like a mini molt - some of our girls have more obvious lobes than others so it couold be her breed? If there's no evidence of mites or lice and no obvious feather pecking going on then I'd say its a moult - tuna goes down a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
