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Could you help me? I have two 4wk old meat birds who are sick with different issues. On Tuesday April 20th, I pulled one of my chickens when I saw he was lying down and unable to move. I brought him into the house and started giving him some yogurt. He lived thought the night. I then brought...

I just lost the second one. I knew I was losing him but I am really worried about the rest of my flock.

Yes. He keeps flapping his wings, trying to move. He shivers and with each breath, His tail shakes. He is eating alittle but he is not drinking as much as he should. Poops are fine but small due to little food. I give him 22% chicken feed plus yogurt plus some berry juice. I add a small amount...

Help I now have two 4 wk old meat birds who have different symptoms. First old is hold his head up, but can not stand on legs. Keeps wanting to move but is unable to move legs. Eats fine, trouble drinking. Poops look normal. Second got sick three days after other one. This one just sits there...

Thank you. What is the cause of this? And how do I prevent it.

This is the baby.

My check is one of 20 healthy meat birds. He has been out in the yard for a week doing well. Started meatbird feed with 22% protein. Before that chicken starter food. Today it will not stand up or move at all. Poop is running. I don't know what to do to help. Pulled away from others but should...

What does intestinal shedding look like? How do you tell if they have coccidiosis?

I live in northern Arizona where it can get down to the high single numbers. First year with chickens. They refuse to stay in the coop unless to lay eggs. They stay under the coop which is protected from wind and rain. I am worried about cold. What can I do to keep them warm without electricity...

Sorry for spelling mistakes. I hate auto correct.

I am very new at this. I have 12 RI and four meat birds. The meat birds are three times the size of the RI. I got them on May 1st. I am worry that the meat ones are getting too big. They lay down to eat. I am planning on harvesting them around the 10th of July. Is that good timing? Also what is...

Hi my name is Kathy and I am very new to raising chickens. We just bought a small ranch in Northern Arizona. It has been my husband's dream to own a organic farm. Due to his heart , we have been eating organic as much as possible for the last 5 years. Well the expense can get to you. So the...