My favorite young hen was ill for the past year. UC Davis did a necropsy on her. She died two days ago. I need some medical advice so that I can understand what the report states. Does anyone know what the following information mean? I have 4 other hens which are all fine.
The preliminary...
Thank you for sharing Butter's and your journey with us. I learned a lot about chicken anatomy reading your article and referencing the pictures. Thank you very much!
Is it walking and moving naturally? I don't see any swelling or inflammation. Is it eating and drinking normally? May just be a featherless spot, which will resolve on its own.
Actually, no it doesn't. Upon closer review of the photos, there is no omnipresent black scab on the foot. Don't think it is bumblefoot.
But, the heat and the streaking indicate an infection of some sort.
Yes. You should be worried. I recommend quarantining it from the other. Where did it come from? Is it vaccinated? What food were you feeding? Do you have a pre-existing flock?
I checked her again. I use DE in their coop. She still has tiny flat beige crawlies at the very base of her feathers. I checked her coop mates, and they have no sign of the bugs.
Is it possible for one hen to be more susceptible to mites and lice?
I quarantined her. My plan is to apply...
I have a similar issue. My Plymouth Rock has had numerous health issues (she was a rescued hen). Last week, I saw her with a "down tail" and picking at her feathers. I quarantined her briefly, and tonight I examined her. I found teeny tiny beige mites(?) attached to the base of her lower...
I tip my chickens to check them for health and mites. They lay gently in my lap (right side up and upside down) for several minutes at a time, as I check their overall health, their wings, legs, and vent. I monitor them through the process; never had them die during their examination.
But...
It depends on the cat. My security cams caught an unknown cat in my hen enclosure. I was initially worried until I saw it carry away a rat it caught. That being said, my personal cat (which is never allowed outside) would kill my chickens because he doesnt know any better, and the one time he...