Posts by kelar

These hens probably have MG (Mycoplasma Galliseptum), which is a long-standing respiratory problem that rears its head when the birds are stressed.  It is present in nearly every backyard flock in the country so most people take...

I'd love to see an update on this chick??  In response to the earlier post, I believe that the vaccine commonly available (MD-Vac CFL) is an HVT- Serotype 3 which is a non-oncogenic Turkey herpesvirus strain that stimulates the...

I would not worry about doing anything with her if she is broody unless you feel compelled to do so.  Just keep taking the eggs away and sooner or later she will give up the idea.  Some hens are persistently broody, meaning...

Sounds to me like she has gone broody & is wanting to hatch some eggs!  Karen

I'd suspect external parasites just from the scabby skin condition, but for a close up and personal view, check your birds at night with a flashlight.  Mites come out and feed on the birds at night so check around the vent & oil...

I nursed a young silkie with Mareks for nearly a year.  He continued to eat and drink with assistance and other than the paralysis, did not seem to be in any distress.  I don't think Mareks is a painful disease in many cases...

The answer is yes, your electric fence can easily kill a chicken.  The voltage is for large animals, so any smaller animal can be killed or seriously harmed by an electric fence.  Karen

It could be too late for some of the chicks as Cocci can kill quickly.  Dosing with the Corid should be at the rate of 2 tsp. per gallon for 5 days, then dose with Albon (Sulfadimethazine) for another 6-7 days.  Chicks should...

Not sure what is going on with your chick, but please be aware that the Marek's vaccine will NOT cause Mareks Disease & you are right, the chick is a bit too young to be showing symtoms.  I had an Ameraucana chick some years ago...

Sorry - hi Jennifer.  Trying to do too many things at once these days.  The price is for at least 15 eggs & will try to send 18.  Everyone wants white or BBS I'm afraid!  I have one of Marge's roos with my young...