Hi. Our 5 year old Ameraucana hen recently began resting on her hocks, feet underneath her. It began 3 days ago. It's like she's rising up from a nesting position. She seems to balance and walk on her hocks, so restricted movement. She can move her feet and toes.
She's alert and has no other...
Hello. I recently posted about a gasping hen who was housed in one of my runs. Unfortunately now chickens in another run are sneezing and few sound like there is a rattle in their throats. The rooster's crow is very squeaky. There's no evidence of discharge or any other respiratory issue. I've...
I have an 8 month old bantam hen that has an ongoing nasal congestion but is otherwise healthy and energetic. Eats well, drinks, runs, plays, sleeps, etc. The congestion is yellow, hard, and smelly. An older hen of ours would every once in a while have the same issue (like once every year or two...
What could cause a rapid loss of weight then disorientation and death in both a duck and chicken? Both had been very healthy and fit days earlier and seemed to go downhill overnight. We're at a loss as to what could have caused this and my books aren't helping! I dust for mites and they have...