Posts by theBRINK

I don't think it is a raccoon because of the wound marks on the rabbits. There were deep large puncture wounds. Much too large to be a coon. I'm thinking it is a neighbor's dog now. I had another attack and what was left of my flock is...

i thought that too, but there were dead rabbits that were still in their cages. Also, wouldn't a pack of dogs be noisy? I am a light sleeper and would think I'd hear the commotion of barking. Another thing that discourages me from that...

I may try to stake out my barn and see if the culprit comes up. From my research, I am more confused than ever.. What sort of malicious animal would kill everything? It just isn't right! I will keep you posted

Thanks for the support and opinions... I've been feeling sick all day and it's been hard to work. Anyway, only three of the hens in the coop escaped and all the roosters (which were roosting in the rafters in my barn) were left. There...

I'm sure most who are on this part of the forum have had the same exact heart sinking feeling as you walk up to your coop to see an explosion of feathers and chicken carcasses laying about.   This morning I went out to do my...

the color ranges from deep brown to green. It becomes runny as the condition worsens.

They came from a hatchery and were the last of his new flock that he wasn't able to mail due to the winter weather. I don't know if they were vaccinated, but the hatchery is reputable.   Haven't noticed any runny eyes or nose...

I've had a few sick birds this past month and they all have died. The symptoms start out with trouble walking and poor balance. Then the little guys can't sit down properly and continue to fall over. Their legs completely shut down and...

thanks for the input and knowledge! The chicks are in a 16'x6' coop at night and free range in the day. but I will definitely add more water and food sources and am on my way to the feed store for some Valbazen as soon as I get off...

The two hens are still alive but not really showing any signs of improvement. Has anyone else had similar problems with bum legs??