Locking Bar Eglu Classic

[FatJasper]

I just cleaned out our Eglu Go and in with the poo and bits of bedding there were loads and loads of little white flaky bits. Difficult to describe but looked a bit like tiny weeny bits of garlic skin or some were rolled like dried out empty tiny white worms. I had a poke through a few poos to look for eggs in case of worms but can't see anything. Anyone got any idea what these flaky bits might be and what we need to do to resolve them? Never noticed them before now. Chickens are all absolutely fine and other than the pure breed Pekins who have always been far too self-important to worry about little things like laying eggs, egg production is still v good despite the shorter days. I had a quick look at their legs to see if they were flaky and they don't seem to be. Does anyone have any ideas please?

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Sounds like the papery casings of feather shafts which you'll find about the place when they moult. Nothing to worry about .

[chucknette]

Hi

 

I have seen these a couple of times with my hens and i have put it down to new feathers coming through, especially as this time of year is for moulting.

 

I have some new young hens and I pulled out the dropping tray a couple of weeks ago and it was covered with the tubular/flaky white bits. (Hasn't happened since)

 

Hope this helps.

[zakjon-98]

Don't worry it's normal

My eglu has quite a few in at the moment as it is the time of year for a moult.

[mimi5]

Yes I agree it's the feather casings. I cleaned out the cube trays today and they were full of these and still a few feathers...my pekins have been moulting since sept (some starting before others!!)and the babies seem to still be getting the adult plumage too!!!