***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[Loriemarler]

The chickens got warm oatmeal and scratch for breakfast. I just put suet cakes in the freezer to harden up for them. I sure hope they reward all my efforts with lots of eggs lol

 

[NanaKat]

I have the same issue! One of the babies I hatched is presenting only saggy wings. Still eating and drinking a lot. I have brought it back in the garage to monitor for other symptoms. I started Corrid. Is that the right thing to do?

Yes. Corrid would be a good start. How old is the chicken? How does the keel bone feel...is the bird getting thin?
I like Sulmet in water better than Corid for an older bird. A little plain yogurt mixed with a hard boild egg will help the gut.

 

[Oakieridge]

Oh sounds like I need to get to Atwoods I want some Guineas and I also want some barred rock pullets, still looking for a good RIR roo.

 

[kelielliott]

Yes.  Corrid would be a good start.  How old is the chicken?   How does the keel bone feel...is the bird getting thin?
I like Sulmet in water better than Corid for an older bird.  A little plain yogurt mixed with a hard boild egg will help the gut.

About 14-15 weeks. I have offered yogurt and he is totally offended! Lol! He is eating his food and drinking lots of water. I don't think he feels any lighter. I still don't know how to check the keel bone!

 

[margaret8]

Oh sounds like I need to get to Atwoods I want some Guineas and I also want some barred rock pullets, still looking for a good RIR roo.

I live in Edmond and I'll put some guinea eggs in the incubator next week. I have about 40 guineas right now!

 

[margaret8]

I live in Edmond and I'll put some guinea eggs in the incubator next week. I have about 40 guineas right now!

 

[lonnyandrinda]

About 14-15 weeks. I have offered yogurt and he is totally offended! Lol! He is eating his food and drinking lots of water. I don't think he feels any lighter. I still don't know how to check the keel bone!

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.607992139225105441&pid=15.1&P=0

See the long blade-like bone at the underside of the belly? That's the keel bone. On a healthy bird it will have a nice thick padding of meat on each side. On a sick bird it will be very bony and protrude from the belly.

I think Corid or Sulmet at this point is a great place to start.

 

[delawaregirl09]

I am so happy to find this thread... I'm about to burst lol

 

[delawaregirl09]

Do you have any peahens?

 

[margaret8]

Do you have any peahens?

Yes, I have 4 of them. I have 2 males