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MarlaMac replied to the thread Help!! Stumbling, stunted growth, lethargy.Corid is available in both liquid and powdered forms. The protocol for the liquid is as follows. 2 tsp of corid per gallon of water... -
MarlaMac replied to the thread Help!! Stumbling, stunted growth, lethargy.What does their poop look like? Have you considered treating for coccidiosis? You treat with Corid that you can buy at tractor...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Possible Injury or Illness?.Sorry for your troubles. Rest and maybe some vitamins to boost her system may be all she needs. Hard to tell b/c she is not presenting...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Swollen eye.Here is a link that might prove beneficial https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/benadryl
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Swollen eye.Children's benadryl can be given, but I do not know the dosage. Perhaps someone else will know. You can also put terramycin (or...
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DE is controversial. It won’t treat an active mite infestation. It can irritate eyes and breathing of both people and the chickens. I...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Paralyzed chicken?.Nightshade plant stems and leaves are poisonous to chickens. Nightshade plants are poisonous to chickens due to the presence of toxic...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Paralyzed chicken?.Mites will suck the life right out of a chicken. That should be first priority. Dust with a permetrin power. Concentrate on vent and...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Paralyzed chicken?.I am so sorry for your gal. I have no idea and will tag someone who might be able to help. In the meantime - what is her diet...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Need help advice possible hawk attack injury.Yes, as @fldiver97 says, a heat source. One it can get under and away from if needed. A brooder plate is best, but a heat lamp will...
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That’s a pretty young chick, < 2 weeks? Agree with OP, if the chick keeps pecking you can try to cover with a small piece of gauze and a... -
MarlaMac replied to the thread Need help advice possible hawk attack injury.Just for reference, here is a picture of some of our Black Australorps at 10 days old. Also, you will need some starter/grower and...
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Need help advice possible hawk attack injury.BTW...it looks like a little Black Australorp. And it looks younger than 4 weeks. Maybe 7-10 days, if that.
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MarlaMac replied to the thread Need help advice possible hawk attack injury.Is the wound deep, or is it a skin tear? My question is really are any of it insides visible? If it is a simply laceration to the...
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You need to figure out why he's anemic. Iron does not cure the source of the problem. If every other chicken is fine it's not a...
