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  1. ten chicks

    weak Hen!!

    Poop that is obviously not normal,such as green poop can indicate not eating/starvation(other than eating grass clippings,etc)yellow foamy can mean worms/cocci/blackhead disease/bacterial infection,watery poop can indicate something as simple as drinking too much water or could indicate egg...
  2. ten chicks

    weak Hen!!

    Yes,i too have buff orpingtons,very heavy breed,in fact one of my roosters had a dislocated tendon from jumping down from something(not roosts as they are low to accommodate this issue). Pressed tendon back into place and after approx 2 weeks he was walking fine.
  3. ten chicks

    weak Hen!!

    Lack of weight gain can have many causes such as worms,injury/pain(they do not eat as well when not feeling good,just like people)being picked on/kept away from food,etc. Have you ruled out crop issues? Her limping does suggest some leg issue,try the aspirin for pain relief. Bring her inside(if...
  4. ten chicks

    weak Hen!!

    Is the issue her leg? Have you checked her leg for an injury/sprain? Any swelling/bruising? Try soaking her leg in a warm water epsom salt soak. For pain you can give her a low dose aspirin(81mg)or a reg aspirin(325mg)dose is 25mg per lb of body weight. Crush and place in water or give...
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