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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Helenaj on July 12, 2013, 16:53

Title: Chickens and sun block
Post by: Helenaj on July 12, 2013, 16:53

Hi all

I posted on here a couple fo days ago that I have a hen with cockerel damage and what looked like an ingrowing feather on her back (it was). Checking her over today I'm wondering about sunburn on her bare areas where the cockerel stripped the feathers. Can chickens have sun block?

Title: Re: Chickens and sun block
Post by: Aunt Sally on July 12, 2013, 16:58

Oh yes,  I've put sun cream on chickens' bare bums to stop them getting sun burnt  ::)

Title: Re: Chickens and sun block
Post by: Helenaj on July 12, 2013, 19:30

Quote from: Aunt Sally on July 12, 2013, 16:58

Oh yes,  I've put sun cream on chickens' bare bums to stop them getting sun burnt  ::)

That's great! I'll get the factor 50 out first thing tomorrow morning. :D