I lost one of my girls yesterday after dealing with some kind of illness for about 3 weeks. I suspect she had some kind of reproductive issue and I think it may have been egg yolk peritonitis. I am trying to get some closure around what might have caused her death and am hoping someone can help...
Thanks! This is all very helpful. I started wrapping her feet as a last resort because they would start to get better and she would peck again. The wraps were never on super tight and we took them off a few days ago. Thankfully no new pecking and her feet are healing. One is still a little more...
Thanks! I’m sure they had SLM and have all been treated. Their feet are looking a lot better. I am just worried about her because she is still looking lethargic and I am worried she’s developed something else while she was getting treated for the SLM
Her last egg was right before she started acting ill (maybe dec 17th). I haven’t dewormed them since getting them. I have attached a picture of her feet from last week. She’s no longer pecking at them. One is still a little swollen but it’s getting better. Her scars are healing nicely but she’s...
Hi, everyone! I have read on this forum in the past but finally made an account today after needing to post my own question! I have a small flock that free ranges in my backyard (which i sort of regret bc there’s poop everywhere but they’re happy so it’s okay). I have 3 black australorps (Gorda...
Hi, everyone! I have been dealing with my chicken pecking at her feet and I’ve reached a point where I don’t know how to help her anymore. The issue started about 10 days ago when I noticed one of my hens was separated from the flock and hiding under a ladder. She ended up moving her foot and I...