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    What to do - lice?

    Thank you both, I used to have some, but read reports it wasn’t good. I’ll look into it again. Appears to be the only solution.
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    What to do - lice?

    I’m at a loss. I know it’s common, but how is it best to sort lice - white clumps at the base of the feathers around the vent, I have red mite powder, which doesn’t seem to have any effect. Are there any other treatments in the UK? She doesn’t complain but there must be some cure. And any tips...
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    New hen integration issues

    I got 2 new POLs at the beginning of April (Hetty and Bumble) and slowly introduced them to my existing 3 years old girl (Red). The bolder of the two new hens Bumble, resigns herself to sleeping outside, so every night i put her in the coop myself. Tonight, a good three weeks on, I watched Red...
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    Vent gleet or lice?

    Our 3 year old lady has white clumping at the base of her feathers around her vent. She’s always had a bit of a messy rear but nothing ever noticed of concern. She has no other symptoms and appears happy and well. She is regularly wormed and we use Smite on occasion. Should I be treating for...
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    Sneezing and runny nose

    Any advise please? We got two new PoL to join our one remaining old girl about 8 weeks ago. One of the new girls 'Red' hasn't yet laid an egg. We've also noticed she has dirty vent feathers and occasionally sneezes. Today i noticed a her nose was a little runny. She appears to be a bright...
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