That's my issue. There's not a vet around me that will see poultry, especially after hours. The grass in that area has been scratched up for weeks and they've been ok. I don't know what else i can do besides watch them die or treat them for possibilities.
We just lost one more, and now my d'uccle looks slower than normal. What can cause them all to die like this? Poisoning? Could they all have sour crop at the same time? Well corrid or antibiotics hurt the ones not sick if I treat all my babies?
We do not treat our lawn with anything. That's interesting. I was told that the grit was to help them digest their food. I've always given my chickens a small amount in their feed starting at 2 months. I use chick grit, actually. Where they are is just dirt now. It was a grassy area, but...
Approximately 3 month old cochin bantam chickens bought as day old chicks at TSC
4 total have all died within hours of each other
There were no signs of lethargy or illness.
2 of my other birds are now appearing "slow" and don't seem to move as fast as normal.
There are no signs of trauma...
I really need some help. One of my cochin bantams died yesterday suddenly. I noticed no signs of lethargy, eating well, drinking well, and was top of her pecking order. White liquid came out of her mouth. I thought it may be ascites. However, today, 3 more cochin bantams passed today and I...