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Why do chickens have scabs?

Updated: 11/9/2022
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Chickens can develop scabs for several reasons. Picking by other members of the flock can draw blood which scabs over, if this is the case you will notice some moderate loss of feathers. Your chickens can also have insect infestation. Mites and barn fleas, deerflies and gnats can and will draw blood or bite and irritate the bird to the point they will peck at themselves. A good dusting with commercial mite control once or twice per year will remedy this problem.

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