newcountrygirl Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I have 3 girls - all full sized not bantams which i had before, plus a cockerel. They have all been really happy since the cockerel was introduced. For the past 2 or 3 weeks since the really hot weather they have all stopped laying. The brown one's comb has gone a bit paler but the other two are fine. The brown one was moulting so I put it down to that. Last night they all went to bed fine. Just gone into the run now and the place is full of white feathers and the Sussex has a big bald patch on her back. There is no sign of bleeding though. Could one of the other have done this or do you think it is just moulting. This is the first moult since I got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Mine started a small moult when it got cooler after that first hot spell - nothing out of the ordinary, but do check them all for mites just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks Dogmother. I have thoroughly cleaned the run and coop this morning. Sprayed everything with smite then sprinkled Smite powder all lover the run floor and in the coop too. I am going to treat them with ivermectin too. Didnt see any sign of mite but it's worth doing I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
