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Greetings Noreaster Egger, Oh I'm so sorry for your poor hen. It it clear she is in pain, as this is a serious injury. Normally the beak would be repaired with some super glue, but since the broken part is missing, that is no longer an option. I would call the vet and express the critical...

I administer a Milk Thistle supplement during worming to support the liver. These parasites release toxins as they die. The toxins can make the chicken sick causing stress to the liver.😁 Liquid Hepato, my go to for liver support. Keep on hand for all illness recovery. There are many products...

Great pictures too! 📸🔬:thumbsup

Take note of the plugs on each end of the eggs. These are capillaria. Not sure what species. Some of the eggs are in the process of releasing the larvae inside. Safeguard (fenbendazole) should take care of this. I prefer Albendazole. You should just treat the entire flock. It's easy to just pop...

Oh, I am truly sorry to hear that your pullet passed away. Yes, she may have had a fast moving infection that just overwhelmed her. You did what you could for her. God's blessings to you for peace and comfort at this time. :hugs

Greetings @penny131, How is your chicken doing today?

Can you have a fecal float test done for her at a local vet? Worms or other protozoans like giardia can cause digestive symptoms. She is at point of lay, but doesn't seem to be displaying egg bound symptoms. They will usually stand in a penguin stance and fluff up, and look ill. Super smelly...

Greetings penny131, There could be a crop problem. Check the hens crop to see if it feels like it is filled with food. Is it hard with food, or bloated and soft, or flat and empty? Next, check the pullets mouth. Look for any growths or things that don't look right. Canker presents with yellow...

This is not the worst case of bumblefoot I have seen. If you didn't agree with the previous treatment plan here is another. Soak the feet in Epsom Salts with cool water. Dry them thoroughly, apply some a topical antibiotic ointment (without pain reliever). Cover the sores with non-stick sterile...

Greetings 1Crackedmama, Photos of the bumblefoot would be very helpful. Bumblefoot infections can involve not only bacteria, but also fungal infections. When I hear there is "white" stuff on a wound or skin, I think of yeast. If yeast is present on the wound, that will complicate the chicken's...

Greetings LOOKATTHATSHINE, Chickens have an unusual sinus structure. It is shaped much like a snail shell and connects to the eye. It is possible that your hen has a nasal deformity that traps normal mucus. The deformity could be something she was born with or the result of a pecking injury...

Greetings stringunion, So sorry to hear about your poor roo. Dog's of all sizes are definite predators of chickens. Beaks are no match for teeth. Yes, the wound can be pecked by the hens. But the biggest concern would be the flies. Flies will surely land on that exposed area and lay eggs...

That's fine looking rooster you have there! Yes, new additions to the flock can cause stress. A rooster is definitely a cause of stress, especially if the girls are chasing him away. Clearly he is not yet accepted. Three hens to one rooster can work, but it depends on the temperament and...

Greetings kelzey, Newfoundland is just starting its Summer season. Hopefully, the weather is nice and sunny, but not too hot. It's an oven here in Southern California! There are many reasons why a hen will stop laying. At this particular time of year, it may be that your hen is simply molting...

Most low dose aspirin comes in 81 mg. tablets. A chicken can safely have up to 125 mg. per day. You can give him half a tablet (that's 40.5 mg.) two to three times a day. Just open his beak and pop the piece of aspirin at the back of his mouth with your finger. There are probably You Tube...