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Oregon Fall Poultry Swap! 9/25/10 11am **all details on first post!*
That's an impressive list! I do have an update for mine, though -- the Penedesenca boys went to their new home last Wednesday. Thx for remembering me, though, even if I can't go to the swap- Inverso
- Post #476
- Forum: Chickenstocks, Shows, Meet-Ups
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Oregon Fall Poultry Swap! 9/25/10 11am **all details on first post!*
Hi, folks - I only recently became aware of the swaps and can't make the next one, but I have some partridge Penedesenca cockerels that are looking for a new home. I have two that are about 10 weeks old that would need to go pretty soon, and another four that are about 6 weeks old. I'd...- Inverso
- Post #421
- Forum: Chickenstocks, Shows, Meet-Ups
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10-week Penedesencas -- both roos?
Thanks for the confirmation, folks. I'm in town and will have to re-home them, unfortunately. I hope someone in the area is interested because I do think they are going to be pretty stunning.- Inverso
- Post #4
- Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
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10-week Penedesencas -- both roos?
These two birds were the sole survivors of my first attempt at hatching chicks at home. (I'm happy to say that the hatch rate jumped to a more respectable 64% [shipped eggs] on the next try.) I've been thinking these were both boys because of their coloration at hatch time, but I'm seeing some...- Inverso
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6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
The lab was quick! I took the remains in at 8:30 and got a report by phone just before 2:00. So... the probable cause of death was systemic bacterial infection. There was inflammation around the heart consistent with E. coli. The antibiotic I used woudn't have been effective with E. coli, but... -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Thanks all for the kind words. As much as I'd love another cute penciled runner as a brooder buddy, the next move will probably be to put the fawn/white in with the main flock. She's coming on 2 months of age now--a little earlier than I'd want to put her out of the brooder, but way too big to... -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Bad news -- the penciled runner didn't make it. I really thought as late as Thursday that she was getting better. I may take her in for a necropsy. Anybody know how they'd want the body preserved until the lab opens on Monday? -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Update time. Things were going fine through yesterday - Duck 2 fought off whatever this was and is doing super. Duck 1 was on amprolium and tetracycline through yesterday and was eating better every day and starting to move around a bit, though not standing all the way up very much. Today she... -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Don't think it's the niacin this time - they've been getting supplemental niacin since day 1 either in their water or crushed in their feed. There are so many variables, aren't there!? -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Thanks for all the advice and links. They're hanging in still. Duck 1 (I need to find names if they make it through this) had some normal-ish droppings and is eating a little better today. Duck 2 seems less affected and has kept eating well. I don't know if it was the amprolium, antibiotic, or... -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Good point, brenna. They're on Flock Raiser with rolled oats mixed in (maybe up to 20% oatmeal) plus a few greens. The photo was from one of their few supervised excursions out back. They are otherwise still living in a big ol' plastic tub with a coated wire hardware cloth floor over horse stall... -
6-wk old runners crashing :: update: necropsy results p. 3
Long time lurker, first time poster, etc.... hope there's someone who might be able to help. I have two young runners (fawn/white and penciled, from Holderread's) that were thriving and are suddenly very bad off w/suppressed appetite, mostly white diarrhea, and having difficulty standing. One...