Ok, so my flock has a mycoplasma. 3 chickens with swollen eyes, the rest no symptoms. Gave a tetracycline antibiotic, per our vet, and all seem to be doing better expect the 3 hens with swollen eyes. Does anyone have experience with mycoplasmas? How often will it come back? Will it come back...
Quick question. Any clues as to why some of my fresh eggs look hard boiled? I cracked open a fresh egg today and the whites were solid, as if I’d hard boiled it. They were slightly runny though. It’s getting hot here but over 150F? No way.
Sounds good, for all wondering she is weaker today but still alive. I can only attribute this to me noticing a difference in behavior and immediately beginning treatment. Hence, why it’s so important to spend time with your chickens. Gave her 12cc pedialyte, Nutri-drench, and wet crumbles this...
Noticed my 1 yo Appenzeller Spitzhauben was listless and lethargic 2 days ago. She is normally very friendly, loves being held, a real pet, but on Tuesday she was just standing in the coop, eyes closed, wings drooped. Picked her up and she's definitely lost weight. Brought her in Tuesday and...
I’m not trying to be rude but please do research on animals before you get them. It’s quite sad when human ignorance (that’s easily changed by a quick google search) kills animals.