Recent content by ShelleyGordon

OK. Update on my pullet, Princess Laya. She definitely have some type of disease. She was sleeping alot standing up and the eye swelled shut. I isolated her, started her on duramycin 10 powder. But guess what? She was no longer eating or drinking. I waited too long. I started dosing her...

Thank you! Glad she's ok!

I haven't seen any mites, but I have one chicken, Matilda, with scabbed, bald skin under her left wing. The other new one from the not-so-cool breeder. Sorry you had a similar experience. Live an learn, eh? I put agricultural grade lime in their run, but they're free range in my big back...

I will watch her closely. Since she is new, there has been some squabbling... Thank you for your response!

I did not quarantine the new birds.... I foolishly listened to the breeder. I believe the other bird has mites and have been fighting that for about two weeks. He's not a breeder I will use again. Thank you thank you for your response.

Help! I added two new chickens to my flock about one month ago. They were rooster replacements from my chick breeder. I noticed today that the right eye is swollen in one of my new girls, Princess Leah. No bubbles or breathing issues. No foul smell either. She is eating great and...

I have a chicken with a similar bald patch -- no swelling though. How did this turn out? Hope it was ok!

Howdy! I am about to start my first flock. I got a used coop from Craiglist and am "fixing it up." Here is my question. What are the primary predators in the Clackamas, Oregon? I am in the suburban part of Clackamas. I assume raccoons and dogs are predators. What about weasels...

Thanks LooAnn! I may take you up on that!

Howdy! I am in Clackamas and am starting my chicken adventure in a few weeks. I have ordered 5 Australorp chicks from C&L Farms in Oregon City (via Craigslist.) I have two elementary age daughters, a darling Hubby and one big yellow dog. I finally have a big yard and dream of sweet pet...

Howdy! I'm in Clackamas and am getting Australorp chicks May 19. I love this site! I've been lurking for several weeks. Does anyone close by have a heat lamp I could borrow? I'm super careful and would be grateful to trade chocolate chip cookies for the favor...