MrsChamp606 553 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hi guys, My golden laced Wyandotte cockerel is plucking his own feathers off his neck, picked him up today and had a good look and the skin is quite red but no signs of any mites. Any other ideas? Or suggestions as treatment? He is around 3 years old, in a large pen with 7 hens and is free range most days in the garden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,776 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 ive noticed them do this when they are starting to come into the moult. also loose feathers round the neck area when treading plenty of hens in some cases,moulting sometimes starts on the neck area usually aug time onwards but ive had it earlier. just keep a eye on him. if possible have a look at him night time when he is roosting for lice/mites under torch light especially the vent area etc to rule it out completly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D Lloyd 2,790 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 got a few moulting now it mite be that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdalejoel 669 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 the hens will be doing it out of boredom etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrsChamp606 553 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I will have another good look at him later, I have sat and watched him doing it to himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrsChamp606 553 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Just had another look and I'm 99% sure it's not mites. Is there anything I can do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,776 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Last thing for mites go in the coop in the dark and run your hands along and underneath the perches and all around the coop doorway etc, shine a torch on your hands if present you will see them if so treat with lice/mite powder. if it is the moult it is normal just up his protein levels by a small amount ie sun flower seeds., peas,cat food only in moderation. i have seen birds nearly bald during the moult. if you think it is just a habit thats been picked up by the bird. spray with a good anti-peck spray which will also deter the hens from pulling them out. keep fresh clean water available at all times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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