shelleybonbelly Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Hi all, I have been dealing with a major red mite infestation and look like im on the winning side. During all this my hens all stopped laying and moulted. The feathers seem to have stopped dropping and i have noticed that the white flakes that i presume is dry skin is clearing up too. How long do you think it will be before they start laying again? They all seem as a whole much happier and i consider my husbandry lesson learnt. I will not let it ever get this bad again but really want some eggs soon as it has been probably nearly 3 months since i had the last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Glad to hear you've got on top of the nasty beasties . I'm not sure about when they might start laying again but I do know that the white flakes are the papery casings of the feather shafts! Hope you get an egg soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleybonbelly Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Oh ok, that makes me feel a lot better. I have noticed lots of new feathers come through and their heads look plumper and fluffier. Is their anything i can do to encourage? I give them layers pellets n the morning and corn in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I would leave the layers pellets out for them all day, so they can help themselves. It contains everything they need to stay healthy. The corn is a treat and should only really be given as such. A small scattering in the late afternoon is best, that way they will fill up on pellets. Good luck and hope you get some eggs soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think you may have to wait for eggs until next spring ..... sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleybonbelly Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Okay maybe i will just leave the pellets out for them. I dont give them anything else as the bantams dont get the whole issue of me throwing treats down at them and i and up with a garden for a compost heap. Jools - its a pain that i may have to wait but hopefully i will get all 3 laying next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
