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I have stationary coops with a large fenced area for them to roam. Oftentimes, I'll open the gate and let them free-range in the pasture. I hate to see my birds cooped up!

Thanks! I'll start with both of your suggestions, and see if it helps!

Yes, there are multiple water stations. He doesn't stand in them, but some of my hens do when it's really hot. That's why I use a soaker hose... it keeps the chickens cool, and I don't have to worry about poop in the water. I'll try the electrolytes and worming. I haven't done either...

Pat, my rooster is around 5 years old. This past week, he started walking a bit bow-legged, and acting like he was constipated. Over the past few days, his feathers have become ruffled, his comb pale & fallen over, and he huddles against the fence. He is having trouble getting up to his perch...

Welcome to you also! I have 35 in my flock, including 4 roosters. Too many roosters, but they are all pets. I just keep building coops to keep 'em separate!

Thanks for the warm welcomes, everyone! My avatar is "Pete". He is the son of my oldest rooster. When he was a baby, I'd bring him in to nap in the recliner with me. Now he's 4, so he's a bit too big for sitting in my lap. Still friendly, however!

Today, I've cleaned the bird house both in and out, and then sprayed it with pyrethrum. I hate to use chemicals, but this seems like a last resort. I've also put antiobiotics in their water. Next step is to scrub the waterers. I usually just use a brush. Today I'll add bleach to that...

Thanks, I appreciate your help! I have some powdered duramyacin. I'll put some in their water now, and see if it helps a bit. Should I treat all of my birds, or just the ones in the "sick" yard?

Hello! First time poster to BYC, but have been reading articles & posts for quite some time. I've had chickens for about 6 years, guineas for 5, and ducks for 4 or so. I love my babies! I have Americaunas, red productions, black giants, black australorps, white giants, buff orpingtons, and...

Several of my hens, and one rooster, have passed away over the past month. They are all around 4 years old, and have never had problems before. They start with runny, bright yellow poop that sticks to their vents. From there, they begin walking slowly, and not eating or drinking much. A...