Is my chicken ok??

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mo-jo

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Is my chicken ok??
« 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.

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Re: Is my chicken ok??
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: Is my chicken ok??
« Reply #2 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.



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