Recent content by Omelette

  1. Omelette

    Purply/Black Comb, Wattles and Beak

    Hello, The blood issue seemed to have resolved, however, there is now a yellow discharge from her mouth, when her abdomen is massaged. And now her comb is flopping over. Yellow sounds like infection, no? Let me know if you'd like to see a photo of her flopped over comb. Thx.
  2. Omelette

    Purply/Black Comb, Wattles and Beak

    Thank you for the links. Im not sure where to find the poop chart in the first link. She's still hanging in there. I dont see her eating much, yet she still has her weight. How do you know if it is worms vs mites? Is there a natural way to treat? Thank you!
  3. Omelette

    Purply/Black Comb, Wattles and Beak

    Thank you for the replies. There has been some improvement. The legs are not bluish any more, and the comb has improved dramatically. Just the edge looks 'off.' She has diarrhea. It is whitish in colour and is sticking to her bum feathers (that's my medical term . I've given her keffir, which...
  4. Omelette

    Purply/Black Comb, Wattles and Beak

    There has been a sudden change in this 3 year old hen. Her comb, wattles, beak and feet have purply black discoloration. Has anyone seen this before? She may have also lost feathers, as the colour is much lighter now. Thank you!
  5. Omelette

    Sick 2-year old Hen

    As of 3 days ago, this hen is not thriving: Mostly just stands in one place. 2 days in a row, when picked up and massaged crop area, she threw up. First time food, 2nd time mostly water. It feels like there is a huge fluid build-up in her chest area. Not hard at all. Her neck is held in a more...
  6. Omelette

    Help - Sick 3-week old chick

    The chicks were not vaccinated. It looks like it might be marek's. I read some threads here, and it seems to effect older birds, not 3 weeks old. Does anyone have experience at this age? Her head is very shakey and she's tending to fly from point to point because she can't walk well. Thanks!
  7. Omelette

    Help - Sick 3-week old chick

    One of my 2 baby chicks appears to be sick. She's collapsing a lot onto her knees and walking like she's drunk. Stepping on her own feet. Also shaking. She closes her eyes a lot. When she poops, she almost collapses and has to use her wings for balance. Any idea what might be going on? Thanks!
  8. Omelette

    Rough, large bumps on eggs

    One hen has consistently laid eggs that look like this for almost a year. Does anyone know why this is happening? She is otherwise healthy. Thanks!
  9. Omelette

    Feeding Layers Mash to Baby Chicks for a couple of days

    I'm likely receiving a couple of 5 day old chicks tomorrow. Could I feed them my layers mash until I could get to the farm store to buy growers feed?
  10. Omelette

    Distended Chest

    It appears that my hens' chests are somewhat distended. They are behaving normally and laying well, but it appears that their shape has changed. Have you ever noticed this with your flock?
  11. Omelette

    Please, I Need Your Best Argument

    We have prepared a package to be presented to each of the Councillors here in Toronto, Canada. The contents will be posted online at www.torontochickens.com. Also, if you click on the Media tab, there is a running list of media documents starting in 2007 to present. Hope this helps others. Be...
  12. Omelette

    Unusual Fluid-filled Sack in the Egg

    Perhaps my young Orpington has just began to lay and this is her first one. If so, that is very exciting as I didn't think she would start until some time in November.
  13. Omelette

    Unusual Fluid-filled Sack in the Egg

    I think this came from a 2 year-old hen. The problem is, I didn't notice it until all 4 eggs were cracked into the bowl. Anyway, my waffles turned out terrible. I ran out of all-purpose flour and used bread flour. The waffles may be going back to the girls.
  14. Omelette

    Unusual Fluid-filled Sack in the Egg

    Here's a photo. It's about half the size of the bottom of a drinking glass.
  15. Omelette

    Unusual Fluid-filled Sack in the Egg

    Today, when I cracked some eggs, I noticed a small white fluid filled sack in the bowl. I've never seen anything like this. I am uploading a picture, but my Internet is slow today. In the meantime, I'm wondering if it is ok to proceed with my waffles. Has anyone else seen anything like this...
See more
Back
Top Bottom