Posts by bckyrdchknluvr

Mine did that too as they started to get older. I started giving hem treats at random times and days, now they come running every time I go near their enclosure. My girls are both over a year now, and have 4 new silkie chicks I'm...

Well, they have been on antibiotics fore 4 days now and Rose is back to her old self... AND laying eggs again every day, YAY.

She opened her eyes fully about 20 mins after I let them out yesterday, and ate and drank fine all day, but she is a little lethargic and my banty was kind of picking on her, maybe she senses weakness?   Quote: Originally...

I let my two hens out today and my Ameraucana can't open her eyes all the way. Any idea what might have caused this or how to help her?

Thank you all so much for your kind words and advice.      Quote: Originally Posted by Blesser  Sorry for your loss. It's terrible when you lose a hen or any pet and I understand your...

Well, unfortunately, my little girl didn't make it through the night.. My other 2 girls are doing fine(no symptoms) except Rose paces the run and keeps looking at me and chattering and little Red began to crow yesterday. I think they...

Quote: Originally Posted by scratch'n'peck  It is so sad.  Sometimes it is really difficult to figure out what is causing the illness. Thanks so much. I know I'll probably never figure out what happened, but...

It has been a while, but I can't feel or see anything.

Well unfortunately I don't think it's worms. She has gotten worse today and I don't think she will make it through the night.  I have to hold her up fer her to drink now.

Quote: Originally Posted by scratch'n'peck  Poor hen.  The only thing I can think of based on what you mention is worms possibly.  I hope others respond with some advice.    Thank you....