Posts by tyjaco

She died during the night Saturday. Poor Willy  

thank you  

I can't stop crying. How can I get details on where to send her for a necropsy?   Thanks

not that I can see.  She's got some white poop around her vent, but it doesn't look like tooo much. I don't feel anything like an impacted egg (tho, I've never felt on before). Just sort of "messy" looking. She's not...

I have isolated her. She has water with a little rescue remedy in it.  I have a small bowl of plain yogurt in front of her, but she doesn't seem interested at all.  Her crop area feels empty.  Is that a good sign, or bad?

The more I read, the more I think this is sour crop as well. She is about 6 months old.

One of my young hens seems sick.  Yesterday I noticed that she was standing by herself.  And again this morning.  I just got home from work and checked her, and she looks the same - just standing there - not too puffed,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fancyfeetchick  What do you mean by puff up? Like her feathers will be all ruffled? Sorry, this is my first batch of chickens, do I'm kind of learning as I go. She ate the metal about 8pm last...

I'm SO sorry.   But, if she starts to puff up - you MUST have her put down.  Don't let her suffer.  The very same thing happened to one of my first hens.  She started laying eggs that seemed wet on the end. it...

How about the info on this site?   http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-clip-trim-the-wings-of-your-chicken-to-prevent-flight