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We will definitely look at that. We get our lamps from the feed store, so we assume it is safe, but good advice to always double check!
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You mentioned that they free range occasionally,but do they have access to grit at all times? If they are not free ranged all the time,then they need grit provided to them for digestion of food.So far the results are inconclusive. All three that were examined had impacted crops, absolutely no grit in them which is strange as we feed scratch on the ground, and they free range occasionally. There was also a mass of fibrous material in the crop that was not identified, we are waiting to hear more on that. There is no fiberglass, fabric or anything inorganic in the coop or enclosure. The researcher was perplexed that all passed within hours of each other, and that the Rooster is back to his normal self. Thus going back to a toxin or poison of some sort. I am distressed that there was no concrete cause as of yet. We are hoping to find out more on Monday or Tuesday. They are extremely helpful and seem very motivated to help us. I am saddened as if we cannot find the issue, I will not get more birds, and they have been such a source of joy for us. We spend evenings outside with them in the summer and appreciate the gift of their beautiful eggs.
Yes,they need grit. I supply mine with grit and oyster shells/crushed egg shells. Without the grit,they probably would not have been able to digest feed properly in their gizzard,as this is where the grit is stored. The gizzard is a strong muscle,the contractions of the gizzard along with the stones(grit)grind food up so it can be digested. Did they die from impacted gizzard/crop,as a impact can extend from crop to gizzard.We did not supplement the grit except for oyster shell when they were beginning to lay. we have started that with the Rooster now. They did not think that was the cause of death, more of an observation.