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WannabeHomsteader
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Would mites only affect one hen though? I only have two in this flock, and the other one seems very normal. I am hoping no mites, I've heard they're difficult to get rid of. I just dumped ALL their pine shavings in their coop into the compost today, because it was due for a cleanout anyway. Thank you for the suggestion for protein! I just recently bought the 16% and would like to use it up before buying a bag of 20% protein feed.Only thing I can think of is mites. A couple drops of Ivermectin liquid might help if she is dealing with parasites like mites or lice. You'd have to treat the whole flock though.
You can also increase protein by giving them chopped hard boiled eggs (shell and all for a boost in calcium, score score) or a can of tuna.
Poor baby. I have a Fayoumi hen who is going into molt early and has one lone feather sticking out of her tail I have to contain my self to not reach out and pull it out when she isn't looking. Looks so totally silly at this moment.
Aww, poor hen! I can see the silliness now, with those distinctive tail feathers...but having just one. I'm sure she appreciates your self-restraint. Molting is hard enough work as it is!