Posts by cobrien

So sorry for your loss.  I would not get new ones for now as it would likely be even more stressful.  I would focus on making their run secure and spoiling them a bit, let them readjust.  When you lose some the heirarchy...

I had one experience with sour crop:http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=172434I took the chicken an avian vet, and the medication they gave her (see post) worked - it flushed stuff out of her crop.  I would love...

For my dog, my holistic vet recommended pumpkin as a natural laxative.  couldn't hurt to try.  maybe a pain reliever, too? aspirin, metacam, or butorphanol are what I use for chickens.  butorphanol is pretty heavy duty.

Yes, 2 is a bad number IMO.  I'd get 2 or 3 more asap.  it is easier to introduce at this age. and easier to introduce 2 as opposed to just 1. and get sexed pullets, not "straight run", you are less likely to get a...

My Cochin and Silkie are the quietest.  Cochin is a decent layer but not the best.

I agree with looking for a large animal (farm animal) vet.  Or an avian vet that does house calls.  You could ask them to:Come inspect your set upMaybe examine a few birdsWrite a letter stating that they have inspected the...

Quote:Originally Posted by cristina ooo thanks Cobrien--i will try that.  How would I do that?  I'm thinking a dark colored tarp thrown over the coop loosely to keep ventilation flowing.sounds like a good idea.  have...

PS, if she's not doing well in her new home, then you both have nothing to lose by bringing her back except for possible disease introduction.  That is your call - you could quarantine her away from your new ones for 30 days to be...

Sorry for your loss.  It has happened to me and it's pretty traumatic.I think you should take your time to decide.  You've been through a lot and it seems that you don't really need to decide anything right now other than...

have you tried keeping them locked in the coop and making it totally dark (without reducing ventilation)?