I know we're all used to the 'chicken dies' story. This one is more upbeat. 12 days ago I opened the girl's coop and it was too quiet. One of the Blackies was wheezing . ( All Barred Rocks are Blackie around here). The other hens appeared concerned. Into the house she went. I...
My 1 1/2 year old Barred Rock hen has been breathing through mouth for a week + and wheezing. I had her on oral tylan 50 for 5 days. Slight improvement, but I also moved from FL to MA while hen was sick so weather helped . I don't suspect gapeworm , her throat looks normal. Her...