Recent content by Birdnerd04

Ok, thanks! what supplements for turkeys are good for joint health, cardiovascular health, etc?

is it possible for one that's overweight to lose some weight?

Hello! How long do bronze meat turkeys typically live as pets? We "adopted" one and he's still around at about a year old. He eats healthy and free ranges but seems a little slow. Do males live longer than females? Thanks!

Hi! We have a three-year-old rooster who has a very mild temperament. Recently, we introduced two new roosters to the flock. There is an issue of dominance and some aggressive behavior to the two younger roosters. Is there a way to introduce our two young roosters and the seven new female...

Anybody know what this is? He acts perfectly healthy and has a great appetite. is it contagious? It is all over his neck, under his snood and a few spots on top of his head. Thanks!

Hello! Does anyone have any tips on how to increase the overall health of a flock of backyard chickens? We've had some trouble with lice and sour crop but in general everyone seems to be good. Does apple cider vinegar really work? what about DE? is there anything else anyone can think of or has...

Hello! We recently got 8 chicks from tractor supply to repopulate our adult flock. I'm just wondering when they will be old enough to be released into the free ranging flock of adult birds, including roosters and turkeys. Also, can we feed them insects we catch from outdoors, or will this make...

Hello! We have an adult Partridge/Plymouth rock hen who has some very strange feathers. We got her as an adult 2 years ago and her feathers have always had the same ratty and threadbare look. Are parasites causing this? We have another Partridge/Plymouth who is very full feathered and healthy...

Thanks. I will try to keep everybody updated

Yes, she can eat/drink on her own but very small amounts. She has had lots of bloody stool. Is it safe to let her out with her flock? They aren't harassing her and the whole flock has been treated for coccidiosis.

she has not been laying any eggs for at least a year

We have an adult Columbian Wyandotte chicken who has recently been acting very sick. We don't know how old she is but she is at least 3 years. We first noticed she was very quiet and hunched over about a week ago, and she has been getting worse. We have separated her from her flock and last...

https://www.johnsonanimalclinic.com/services/dogs/blog/top-5-healthy-dog-food-toppers Hope this helps!

they stayed in our yard one night and slept on the ground under the bird feeders

Im not sure what type they are, honestly