Hey DuckChick758! I’m curious how your duckling turned out, as 2 of mine are showing similar issues. They are 3 weeks today. So I just switched over to mannapro starter/grower feed with 18% protein. They were on mannapro duckling and gosling feed with 22% protein. I have also been mixing in a...
I just found one of my Egger girls with the exact same bald beard issue today. I’m curious what the outcome was for your girls and if you figured out the official cause for your case? Thanks!
She didn’t make it through the night. Now I know what to look for to start Corid sooner and even some signs for crop issues. Thank you kindly for your help. 😔
Her crop feels almost like a balloon filled with sand. Not too loose like water but not too firm to move about. She does have access to chick grit daily.
Update; ran to local TSC and was able to get liquid Corid. Mixed with a gallon of water as directed. As my girl dipped her beak down to drink, she must’ve inhaled bc she came up quick sneezing, honking and coughing, spraying liquid from her beak. When she did so, it was a very sour foul odor...
Sorry spoke too soon, I’m seeing that the medicated has thiamine in it. I will pick up some kalmbach non medicated starter feed for her. Thank you, again!
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 11wk old Easter Egger Pullet
2) What is the behavior, exactly. Lethargic, hunched, fluffed feathers, tail down, moving slow, isolated from flock.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting...