Omlet Smart Autodoor - New in box

[crankycookie]

I got some ivomec to deworm my chickens, but I think Peaches might be starting to moult. Is it okay to deworm while moulting, or should I wait so it's less stressful on her system?

 

I've never been through a moult before, so I'm not sure what it looks like when it's starting out. I am certainly noticing more loose feathers coming off from her neck and chest. Here's Peaches (who has had a baldy belly for a little while now):

 

A bit of bald chest peeking through

 

Bald chest and belly

 

And some feather loss around the neck.

 

Is this a moult?

[Egluntyne]

Definitely looks like the start of a moult. That top picture is fascinating. She looks as if she is about to burst into song.

I see no reason why you can't worm her at the moment. The only times I would think twice would be if she was on other medication, or ill.

[abwsco]

That first picture is brilliant She looks like she's ready to do a tightrope walk to me-lol

[The Dogmother]

It depends on the severity of the moult - those birds look to be having a light moult, so no reason why you couldn't worm them. If their moult was severe, then they'd need all their strength and I wouldn't worm them until after they'd finished as it might be too much for their system to cope with