Just an update - we cleaned the chooks bum as per instructions (and a second chook who had a bit of a dirty bum as well) and they both seem well and proud as punch now - thanks everyone :)
Thank you - will try above suggestions this week or next. Can I ask what you mean by "any electrolytes lately?"? They get fresh water daily, chook food from a farm supply place as well as our leftovers and greens. Should we be giving them electrolytes in addition to above?
Yes - we use Valbazen too
Thank you both - we were initially quite worried that the poor chook was sick but she seems happy enough and not any skinnier or sicker looking than the others - will look into the above suggestions this week/next week.
Naww, thank you all so much - such a welcoming community here :) I don't think I've received this many welcome messages in an intro thread in any other forum I have joined - feeling the love :love
Hi all, we're in Australia have a few Hy-Line Brown POL chooks that we've had for a few months.
They generally seem pretty happy, laying pretty well, have plenty of space to run around and they are much loved.
However, we've noticed one poor chook seems to have a dirty bum with dried crusted...
Hi there,
My family and I are based in Australia, and we’ve recently welcomed six Hy-Line Brown POL chooks to our backyard.
We’re looking forward to learning all the tips and tricks for keeping our chooks happy, healthy, and productive.
Thanks for having me, and I’m looking forward to being...