fantasticjudyann Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have three gingernuts about 9 months old. They are in a large WIR 4x3x2 metres with deep litter which has been down for about 8 weeks. They do not free range. I have just noticed that 2 of them are losing feathers from the front of their necks although the skin is not sore. The chief chook does not have this feather loss. I always dose them with DE in their dust bath box and their nest box so I don't think its lice although i have not checked as they are difficult to catch. If it is feather pulling by the head chook I have never witnessed it - they have always been together and got on well. Am I missing something here or not doing something I should? They have plenty of greens and treats and they enjoy rooting around in the Hemcore so I don't think they are bored. Help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Sounds like either a mini moult ( the area you describe is common for that) or they are rubbing their feathers away on the grub or netting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticjudyann Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thanks for that Egluntyne- not things I had considered . We did manage to catch one yesterday and checked for lice but could see nothing If it is a mini moult or rubbing would it not affect all three birds though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
