I am having the same problem. I bought 3 new chicks used same light same brooder and all 3 have now died. Literally looked and acted fine and 10-15 minutes later two just does at the same time. Another doed he same way a week earlier. I plan to get new ones but am afraid now. I will clean the...
This is happening to one of my pine trees I have 6 chickens that roost and poop all around the tree. Can't I put something on the ground around the tree to counter act this
I've never had nice before and now I have them in my house. I have owned chickens 1.5 years and am concerned. I am seriously reconsidering chickens because of this.
My hen is doing the same thing. Stumping around like she's sick or injured but I don't see anything. Also won't let me get to her. She just runs off. Anyone have any ideas. Did your hen get better?
My chickens have been living in their coop for a year and all of a sudden the wont go into the coop/ run. They free range all day and go in when it gets dark. Now 2 or 3 out of the 4 i have stay out and I have to physically put them in. Anyone else had this problem?
How do you guys feed them. I cant seem to get her beak open. I have been trying to give electrolites and the vit e selenium and poly visol. But how do I know she is getting any? She doesnt eat on her own.
That is my plan bit what I am ready seems to imply they would have it for life. Will antibiotics really get rid of it. I have to find a vet that treats chickens.
I guess i am still trying to figure out what to do. Is there treatment for salmonella for chicks like probiotics or something. I have kids and although I try to be deligent in hand washing and not kissing chickens it is not always possible for me to know if my children do it everytime. I am...