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    Trio of Chickens in Central Iowa in Need Rehoming

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    Trio of Chickens in Central Iowa in Need Rehoming

    Looking to rehome three chickens since I will be moving and unable to take them with me. (must go as a trio with some exceptions considered) -Quail antwerp belgian hen - Mille Fleur d’Uccle rooster - Buff Orpington hen Last of my hobby flock, still lays eggs consistently, and hand reared to...
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    Unable to Gain Weight, Strong Oder from Vent, Possible organ failure?

    I am unable to put a dead chicken in my freezer due to family standards. Now that I think of it, in Iowa right now her body would probably freeze just sitting outside. At the same time, it brings a lot of peace for me to know she had a respectful burial. My birds are the last of the flock...
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    Unable to Gain Weight, Strong Oder from Vent, Possible organ failure?

    I rarely provide grit since my birds have access to the outdoors. Now that this event has occurred, I will certainly consider adding some grit for my older ladies. Sadly Jasper, the sick Japanese Bantam, passed away early morning yesterday. Thank you for all your suggestions and efforts! Bless
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    Unable to Gain Weight, Strong Oder from Vent, Possible organ failure?

    Thank you ChickenCanoe and azygous for your time and advice. I will provide some wet cat food and increase her glucose levels. I don't have any probiotics on hand at the moment, but I see if I can grab some tomorrow. I live in Iowa. One thing that struck me as odd was that her crop fills with...
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    Unable to Gain Weight, Strong Oder from Vent, Possible organ failure?

    I have this nine-year-old black Japanese bantam. It's below freezing where I live and the flock of six stays warm in an insulated wind-free coop. I noticed she wasn't perched on the roost one night and found she was super skinny. I mean keel bone poking out with very little muscle tone. I...
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    Thank you for your kindness. I didn't send him in because he happened to pass away on the day I had a family event planned. Putting a dead bird in the fridge would is not something I was particularly interested in doing at this time. Although, I sincerely thank you for the suggestion.
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    I agree. Sadly, he passed away yesterday morning of unknown causes. Thank you all for the help in the attempt to save him.
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    Here is an update. I completed the five days of Tylan 200. At the end of it, his waddles and comb has successfully reduced to normal size. However, he still has trouble eating, all the skin on his face has turned pale (only turns red when I am nearby), he's losing weight, and is starting to walk...
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    Thank you Wyorp Rock for the information and help! It turns out I only have Tylan 200 which I understand is a higher concentration. What would be the dosing for this specific medication? Also, since Tylan causes necrosis of the tissue, does that mean it will occur in the smooth muscle of the...
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    Here is an update. I accidentally got the wrong form of the Benedryl and had to go back the next day to get the children's liquid Benedryl. I dosed him yesterday and today there does not seem to be any change in his condition. However, I will note that his nostrils are clogged again. Should I...
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    Thank you all for your time and your kind suggestions. To answer a few questions: I can see it being a bee/insect sting, but is that rare for it to be on both sides? I couldn't find any sting marks and I have him separated to prevent any more feather pulling. I will try the Benedryl later...
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    Chicken with cancer or infection?

    Hello, fellow chicken tenders! I have an old ( about 6-8-year-old) Black Japanese Rooster who has solid swollen earlobes on each side. He also has a hard module located on this throat and a slightly swollen comb. I started noticing issues a few days ago after his neck feathers were noticeably...
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    Sadly, it is time to make the call. Any experiences for the most painless death of a pet chicken?

    Hello Backyard Chicken family, I have a 10+ year old white polish hen who do not think will recover. Her egg sac is extremely bloated with either being egg bound or ovarian cancer. I have tried soaking her in a warm tub, bringing her inside, and adding a little bit of olive oil to her diet...
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    Mucus from nares, rattle-like breathing, and occasional bubbles in eyes. Sick little roo.

    sadly the best photo I can give for this throat...if it helps any.
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