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  1. annaBsChick

    Roaming dogs & electric fencing

    The shock generated by any of those solar livestock control fences are not going to be deadly. I would use the better product.
  2. annaBsChick

    Something wrong with the brain?

    Why are you so convinced they had canker? There are several other conditions which present very similar to it, the only way to tell is lab testing. As for the neurological signs, have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
  3. annaBsChick

    Rooster wing torn off (PIC)

    Please bring him to see a vet. Dogs carry a bacteria in their mouth which is deadly to chickens. He needs antibiotics or he will die. Here is a directory of vets who see chickens - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php
  4. annaBsChick

    Rooster died

    That is really odd that an 8 month old rooster suddenly died out of the blue like that for no apparent reason. You might want to consider getting a necropsy done so you can figure out what happened and why he died -...
  5. annaBsChick

    Dog got my duck

    Please please please take her to see a vet. Dogs carry lots of bacteria in their mouth, and she will die without antibiotics - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php
  6. annaBsChick

    Chicken unable to walk but alert and eating

    I donno, it could be alot of things. Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool yet? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
  7. annaBsChick

    Should I insulate?

    Yes, you should 100%. Not only will it help your coop stay warmer in the winter but it will also keep them cooler in the summer. Here is some tips on what to use -
  8. annaBsChick

    Help! Lethargic hen not looking well at all...

    Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool yet? It might help give you some possibilities - http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
  9. annaBsChick

    Chicken mites?

    It depends on which mites they are. If they're mites at all. Here is a good infographic on how to figure it out - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/identifying-common-ectoparasites-of-backyard-poultry
  10. annaBsChick

    Dead round worm in poop. What do I deworm the entire flock with?

    Well, here are your options - http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/roundworms
  11. annaBsChick

    Kalmbach Feeds

    The big key is looking at the first 3 ingredients listed on the feed tag. Never get feed that doesn't specifically state what it is in the feed. However if you want a useful tool to make comparisons like this, here is a link to a feed comparison tool - http://www.poultrydvm.com/feeds.php
  12. annaBsChick

    Flock attacked, Rooster did his job

    Yes. Bring him to the vet immediately. Dogs carry lots of bacteria in their mouths which are deadly to chickens. He probably needs antibiotics before sepsis kicks in. Here is a case story about it - http://www.poultrydvm.com/cases/goldie for your reference. And a directory of vets who see...
  13. annaBsChick

    Chick has an extra toe

    Certain breeds have an extra toe. Silkies for example, have an extra toe, among a few others.
  14. annaBsChick

    Elector PSP and Lice Nits

    Elector PSP does not kill the lice or the nits. It only works on mites. Here is more info about lice for your reference - http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/lice
  15. annaBsChick

    Cashews? Are they safe for my chickens?

    Unless its on this list, and isn't contaminated with mold, rotting or otherwise in poor condition, it is usually ok for chickens - http://www.chickendvm.com/toxic.php
  16. annaBsChick

    Hypothermia or Marek's?

    There are other things besides Mareks which can cause weight loss. Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool yet? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php
  17. annaBsChick

    Need ER advice. Chicken ate half an avocado skin...looks bad

    Its too bad you didn't check on poultryDVM before, you could have given her activated charcoal..not its too late - http://www.chickendvm.com/poisonous/avocado
  18. annaBsChick

    Respiratory infection? Or something else? Getting worse...help!

    Have you tried using the chicken symptom checker tool? http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php - It might help you narrow down the possibilities..
  19. annaBsChick

    Pecking

    Add enrichment items to your flock, to help take their minds off pecking each other. Here is a good infographic with ideas - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/environmental-enrichment-for-poultry
  20. annaBsChick

    What predator ?

    It sorta sounds canine like to me, but you could always try the poultry predator identifier tool to double check - http://www.poultrydvm.com/predator-identifier.php
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