My two year old Dorking has been slowing down the last few days. Her breathing is laboured and raspy. Her crop feels empty and her abdomen feels spongy and full. Her poop is a greenish clump with wet yellow liquid around it. Any ideas what I'm dealing with? Any suggestions for treatment?
Can anyone provide a good home with a safe fenced pond and large shelter for an elderly mute swan? He has damage to his webbing and possibly arthritic legs, so he is not a candidate for release into the wild. He does not necessarily need a partner. He will not get on well with other species...
For the last few weeks, since I've joined, I've read about quite a few accidents and illnesses where preparedness has made a real difference. I realize I don't have a specific first aid kit for the chickens, the way I do for the horses. So, can you help me get one started by telling me what you...
Hi. Although I've been subscribing and corresponding for the last two weeks I just figured out how to introduce myself properly. I'm from Ontario Canada. Small hobby farm with sheep, horses, chickens, bees, dogs and cats of course. I'm a spinner and weaver. Trying to live natural rhythms. When...