The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Dirty & Feather Loss          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic Author Message privatehire Joined: 13 May 2008 Posts: 32 Location: West Yorkshire Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:30 am    Post subject: Dirty & Feather Loss One of my girls has a dirty patch on her breast. There is some feather loss there aswell, but she seems fine. Bright eyed running around. if you can help cheers..... Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16075 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:04 pm    Post subject: With the weather we've been having lately, several of mine have muddy patches where they've settled down for a rest. I wouldn't worry unless she looks unwell. She'll probably clean it off herself soon. She may also be moulting if she's lost some feathers - either that or going broody! Have you dusted her for lice & mites? Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1178 Location: Cornwall Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:49 pm    Post subject: Could also be where she rests her chest on the perch at night. Back to top privatehire Joined: 13 May 2008 Posts: 32 Location: West Yorkshire Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:23 pm    Post subject: thanks for ya help.....the perch might be on the ball coz the girl sleep in a nesting box! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group