Thank you for this thread and for BYC! I hope I am not asking a question that was already discussed but is there a difference in treating chickens topically vs. ingest vs. other methods? I just did a routine topical treatment with Ivomec. It was 7-8 drops at the base of the neck with feathers...
Do you have any updates on your hen? I have a cockerel that has started exhibiting symptoms much like what you have described. He is vax'd for Mareks and he has no paralysis on the legs/feet. He tips over forward and has to catch his balance with his beak or by flapping his wings. I have...
Can anyone suggest what might be best for growing near Raleigh NC. Hot, humid and currently trying to get out of a drought. Full sun to filtered light in the area I want to turn green for my flock. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have an 8 week old black marans roo that has never held its tail up. His tail points downward. I do not know if he is sick or misformed or if this in normal behavior as I am new to BYC. Can anyone advise? I am sorry I don't have a better picture! He is the one in the back and his tail is...
This is my son’s rescue from TSC. No one working that day could tell me anything other that she was a bantam🙄. Lucky(small grayish one with slightly buff head) is roughly 4 weeks old. She is beautiful and has the sweetest, most kind chirp. Anyone have and suggestions on what she might be?
Wondering if I should be worried... some of my chicks look at me and open their mouths as if they were going to talk but nothing comes out! They will do it several times in a row and then go on to something else.
We have a special neurological polish adoringly named Hei Hei. I am fairly certain he is a roo and he will remain with us as well but I am in the Downtown Historic District where I live and we are not permitted to have any roosters unfortunately. Not to worry though, bring the fire department...
Thank you! I will def be posting pictures. I would love input on my mystery chick and help with sexing some of my others.... I am fairly certain I have several roos amongst us considering I keep intruding on dance offs in the chicken barn.