pasq Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Since January (i know a long time now), Ginger has been sore with missing feathers on her back and bottom. Bottom is really red -but no blood. Feathers on her back are slowly coming back, although every now and then its 2 steps forward and 3 back!. Fitted Pepper a bumper bit a month ago, as i did notice a bit of pecking going on! Back in Jan 07 i took her to vets and they gave her a course of Baytril Apparently she had been bitten by the dog next door, some bruises. She's her usual self, eating/drinking. Laying lots of eggs! Anyone else having same problems or had? What can i do next?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Is she doing it herself??? Not sure about hens but other birds do it out of boredem sometimes....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 If Pepper still has her bumper bit on you should start to see signs of feather growth again. If Ginger is doing it too herself have you tried anti peck spray or tea tree oil on her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Couldnt you try the bumper bits on her to rule that out? Just an idea, but if she looks healthy and there is no sign of mites or anything else...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks for replies! Some feathers are starting to grow through... tried all the sprays -gentian violet, anti pec spray, tea tree -you name it! I think she's probably doing it to herself... Really struggled putting the bumper bit on Pepper... I even had my dad over to hold her. I had to take her to this man down the road who breeds chickens (he was really grumpy and said it wasn't fair)-he did it as a one off, so i've got noone who can give me a hand to fit one on Ginger!!) Would a vet do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'm sure a vet would help Pasq. heres what i did - Put bumper bit in hot water to make it looser. Wrap chicken in a towel so only her head/neck is sticking out. Put the 'A' bit in the beak and slide the rest up, until it clicks into place. The towel seemed to calm her as she couldn't struggle. It took me ages and lots of attempts, but worked in the end! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Took Ginger to vets on Friday and it appears that the tail and back are inflamed. We tried baytril ealy on in year and it made no difference... SHe has now given me some pills (to hopefully stop the inflamation...) Fingers crossed she gets better. Just a pity its been such a while now........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
