Update.....
For the time being, took out the cord and put hc over it. And here is a pic of one of the door handles/locks. I do always lock it with the key when I'm gone and at night.
There is a human door, chicken door and the opening to access the eggs. Two have a standard door handle with a lock and key. The other has a sliding mechanism with a bolt underneath so it cannot be lifted it unless you're inside the coop. (That's for the chicken door) I can take pics of it helps.
What about this area? I have two of these where I have about an inch and a half hole with an extension cord coming out. The cord is usually unplugged but still lays in the hole for when it's needed. (I have fans for really hot nights) Should I be concerned about them chewing through the cord and...
I've had this coop for two years with no issues but now have at least one raccoon in the neighborhood. The windows of my coop are sealed like this photo with 1/2 hardware cloths, staples, and the washers/screws.
Will this keep out raccoons?
This has been this way for a while now. I keep waiting for the feathers to grow but ma now wondering if something is wrong instead? She has two little spots with a tiny bit of blood. I haven't seen any mites.
She's heavy, but I am not sure that it's fluid or bloat. I'm still pretty new to chickens so am not sure how to know that for sure.
Should I start treatment again for mycoplasma?
What is MG?
She is on Augmentin and Metacam. The egg they thought was an issue came out about two hours after I left the vet.
She's breathing hard enough, when sitting, that you can hear a slight whipping sound.
I weigh her monthly. She is overweight, vet agreed to that. Said not obese. Vet didn't think her weight had any impact her although I have doubts? Vet said no fluid/water belly and to discontinue to Tylosin.
She still panted today just as she was.
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She laid an egg yesterday. Honestly, I don't think it was even an issue. The vet has been wrong many times. Vet said there wasn't fluid in her belly.
Peep is still panting just as she was. They said to keep her on the...