Posts by Joycats

Hello and greetings from South Carolina!  I have a question for you chicken folks that sell eggs.  One of my best egg customers was relocated to Richmond VA and she's having a hard time finding someone to purchase fresh eggs...

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyPeare  *waves!* Hi all! New here to the site. I'm in Gray Court, SC. I think I know a few members here, though, both in person and online. :D  Just wanted to say a quick...

Quote: Originally Posted by leirob007  Joycat. It has been a long time since I saw that. Last time I saw it, it was caused by low roosting places ( less then 4 feet high ) Where the chicken would be lazy and just jump...

Just wanted to make you all aware that I am reducing my flocks and have adult birds for sale.  I won't ship, so not posting this in the "For Sale" section.  I'm in Spartanburg county, very near I-85 and GSP Airport.  I...

Quote: Originally Posted by nurse_turtle  I think they both look more like gout, but check the bottoms of their feet for a black scab-like area that would indicate bumble foot. Thanks, I'm thinking gout...

Quote: Originally Posted by dawg53  Joycats, your bird appears to have gout with a long shot guess at mycoplasma synoviae. Judy P-E, your bird appears to have scaly leg mites. Thanks, that makes...

I have a golden comet who has had swollen feet for a couple of weeks now. They don't seem to be getting any better or worse. I don't know what has caused this or what to do for her. She's in my layer flock with 100+ other birds and...

Quote: Originally Posted by pinkwindsong  oh my that does look painful.  any ideas yet/??  No ideas, not much response on this.  My only guess is maybe fire ants.  Still not sure what to do...

Awww...those are my babies!  They look great, I'm so glad you're enjoying them.  I don't know if you noticed it or not but I have mirrors in different places scattered throughout my yard.  The guineas love to look at...

Hello everybody, I've been MIA lately but this is a very busy time for me.  There is so much to do and not enough hours in the day.  I try to read and catch up about once a week but just haven't had time to post much.  I...