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Back in June I posted about my black australorpe being really sick for about 2 weeks. I was just about to give up on her but to my amazement she recovered. We were in the process of selling our house and moving to another state. It wasn't easy, but I managed to leave my 3 chickens behind with...

Thought I would let you know I tore the coop apart and cleaned it thoroughly, and treated it for mites, lice, etc. and even treated all the chickens again just to make sure they didn't have parasites. This did not help my black australorpe. I was sure she was going to die since she found a...

Ok. Thanks again.

Thanks much. I will go get some and try it. Did your chicken have voice problems also when she she tries to chatter? She doesn't show any interest in the pellets at all but I will soak them in warm water and see if she eat them. Thanks again.

I thought the diamotacoues earth would take care of the mites and lice if that was what she had. I didn't see anything at the base of her feathers but I will check again. What do you use for mites and lice?

I have a black australorpe that is about 1-1/2 years old. About a week ago, she came down with what I call laryngitis because her chatter which was usually very vocal quit and when she tried to chatter, it came out muffled. She was fine when she went into the coop for the night but in the...

Wanted to let you all know that I appreciate everything you suggested for my chicken laying shell less eggs. The zucchini didn't help. Yesterday I noticed she had a prolapse so I'm wondering if that may have something to do with it. It looks like we will have to cull her. We are in Colorado...

I was just about to send the picture. Mine is a blue bag I will try the zucchini. Thanks for the info. I will post what happens in about 2 weeks if no change and before if there is a change. I appreciate all the information I get.

I have quit mixing a little scratch in with their pellets about 2 weeks ago. I suppose she could have injured something on the inside. About 3 months ago, she had a small vent prolapse which I cleaned with saline and used a little vaseline to push it gently back inside. She seemed to be...

According to the bag, it is 21% protein, 3% fat and 4.5% crude. It is Country Companion Layer Feed from Big R, I think, or possibly Tractor Supply. It doesn't mention calcium, phosphorus or D3. If that's the problem, could you let me know what you use?

A while ago, I posted that I had an ISA brown that was laying shell less eggs. It was suggested that I give her half a caltrate to help with the calcium. That has not helped her situation. I have also cut back on treats to a handful of meal worms every 3 days and occasionally some leaf...

I guess I should have mentioned also most of the eggs have the shell separate from the rest of the egg. I will try the caltrate and reduce the treats. Thanks for the info.

Treats consist of mealworms and pumpkin seeds. On occasion they get lettuce or spinach. They usually get something every day. I would say the average amount is about a cup of mealworms for 3 chickens and for the pumpkin seeds just a handful. The greens are less frequent with a handful of...

I have an ISA Brown who has started laying shell less eggs. She started about 2 weeks ago. She laid 5 in a row and then 2 normal eggs. Now we are back to shell less eggs. They are always laid sometime between the time they hit the roost and when they come out in the morning. The two normal...

I have noticed that in the last 2 months, my black australorpe is losing most of her breastbone feathers. I originally thought that it might be from moulting but her breast is naked and no new feathers coming in. Does anyone have any ideas?