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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: mo-jo on November 23, 2010, 07:36

Title: Is my chicken ok??
Post by: mo-jo on November 23, 2010, 07:36
Just noticed this morning that 1 of my chooks is bald around 1 eye.  She is the only one that I can't handle unless she is sleepy so will have a look at her tonight when I get in from work but was just wondering if anyone on her has any ideas why she is bald around 1 eye.

Thanks
Title: Re: Is my chicken ok??
Post by: bantam novice on November 23, 2010, 12:39
Hello Mo-Jo,  :)
the first thing that comes to mind is that she might be moulting.  You could also check for lice or redmites.  Have you wormed your hens recently?
Title: Re: Is my chicken ok??
Post by: mo-jo on November 23, 2010, 17:22
They were wormed about 1 month ago (not really sure how ofter I should do this??).

I have just checked her over and the area is bald and slightly swollen but her actual eye is very clear and healthy.  I can't see any lice and I checked the house at the weekend and couldn't see any mites but I believe they are very hard to see so not completely sure.