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I have a hen that has bumblefoot. Will she lay with it?

If my show hens have it will that rule them out of being contenders for any poultry shows in the future or is it just an inconvenience? And will it kill them

She is not my best bird just laying hen I have other good show birds should I get rid of her in case she affects and infect the rest of my birds ?

Please help me guys

I was just coming Back from mowing the lawns when I looked Over at my hens and I saw that my wyandotte had a funny looking eye. I picked her up and inspected it more closely and saw that there was a swelling near the eye and some bubbles around it, here is a picture. I don’t know what it is...

Would an epsom salt bath kill lice ?

I have seen a lot of people talking about Epsom salt for medical uses in poultry. What medical conditions does it cure ? is it for use against mite and lice? or for injury purposes ? Thanks

They are show hens for exhibitions and I am trying to keep their feathers clean. I don’t let them dust bathe because it dirties their feathers

I have a rooster and a hen moulting at the minute. Is it ok to wash them ??? Some of their body is bare with no feathers. I am thinking of bathing them with some poultry shampoo and warm water ?

Super thank you

Oh sorry didn’t know it was copyrighted.

Thanks a mill

Does the American standard of perfection go for irish poultry aswell or will I need the Irish version

ah thanks for the advice. I am from Ireland and however and the breeders name is Ryan McLaren. You can check him out on facebook where he has many photos of his show birds. His Brahmas have won national shows so the quality is good. The price I am paying for my brahmas is 65euro each which is...

What is an apa sop