Posts by 2overeasy

I have researched the forums and can find nothing on this so I thought I'd ask. I have two hens who are broody. One hen started sitting several weeks ago - at least 4. I didn't mark the date as I usually do. I do know that we gave...

I lost Ajax. I went to TSC and bought the Tylan 50, the syringes and needles. When I finally got home  (it's a long way) I walked back to her kennel and she was already in her death throes. I'm so heartsick I couldn't get to her...

Thank you! I'm off to Tractor Supply shortly for the Tylan. I just gave her a few more drops of tetra/honey water. She's not just gaping mouth open and closed now, she's really raspy and stretching her neck out for each breath with a...

First hen:a brahma hen, 1 year old. Twice in last few months I've found her with huge clumps of dry poop matted in feathers around vent -very heavy clumps. Both times brought her in, soaked her in warm, soapy water, and just picked at...

I just found one of mine having the same trouble. But she wasn't even making any noise - just opening and closing her mouth. I just got back from a four day trip. Before  I left I noticed she was coughing a bit, but i didn't worry...

Thank you. I'll be honest with you - I posted my question before I did my research. Shame on me! I usually don't post a question until I've researched here first. So after I posted I started researching and found out how to do it....

Well, it's pretty much done now. And I think it will work out. I bought 6 3-day old Langshan chicks from a local man. Tonight I slipped 3 of the chicks under the hen and took the 3 poults. I put the poults in the brooder with the other...

This poult hatched 3-4 days ago. A hen hatched them out and I only saw it occasionally but I knew it was weaker but didn't know why. Thought I would give it some time. Tonight I took the poults from the hen and brought them in to the...

So, here's the update, Sonnygirl: After extensive conversations with you, kuntrygirl, my friend, Elijah, and a local man I called who raises Standard Bronze and a few breeds of chickens, I'm going to buy 5 3-day old Langshan chicks...

Good morning, sonnygirl! First, I hope your baby boy is alright. Is it something minor, I hope? Is he one of the poults you took from mamma?   So, as to my situation. kuntrygirl has also been giving me advice in PMs. The...