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[mad.hen1]

Hi all,

 

Posh I fear has mites... I have dusted her but I don't think I've done it properly as she still has bald, red patches underneath her. They began around her vent / knickers area but that is now ok, but I notice the bald, red areas have spread underneath her. there are tiny new feathers coming through but the skin looks inflamed.

 

Do people think there is anything I can do to improve the condition of the skin?

 

Or is it most likely that I have not de-mited her thoroughly enough and she is still suffering/

 

She is not an easy hen to do things too which is in part a reason for lack of thoroughness. It's hard to get hold of her!

 

Would people try to moisturise the skin while using mite / louse powder in conjunction? If so, what with? have wondered about some basic moisturiser and putting some tea tree in it?

 

Would be very happy to receive any advice. She is a lovely lookng bird apart from her poor undercarriage.

[Redwing]

I think that exposed skin turns red - its completely normal apparently

 

I would only apply something if the skin is obviously sore, I think pet shops sell a cream by Denes thats intended for dogs/cats etc.. thats very soothing

[cluckingmad]

I use the Johnsons cream that has lavendar and tea tree oil in it - use dit for Jemima when she was rather bare and getting red and chapped, it worked brilliantly (and smells lovely too!)

[Happy chickens!]

Might be depluming mite - treat with flowers of sulphur.