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@Antiocheggers, @BDutch, & @ChickQueen77
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@Antiocheggers...
I second (or third) the suggestion to get a camera, maybe two. One inside the coop that doesn't record constantly, but you can view it from your phone so you can check on them, and one outside to catch any 4-legged or 2-legged predators.
We use Blink from Amazon, but there are several that...
First-year layers should lay through the winter. It's just we're always impatient for those first eggs. I've been waiting 7 months for a silkie of mine.
Ivermectin isn't used anymore for treating worms as its effectiveness has diminished and not considered a dewormer by most here. That's not saying it didn't kill the roundworms had that been what they had, but you can't be sure. Ivermectin for chickens is mostly used to treat SLM (scaly leg...
There aren't any peer-reviewed studies that follow fertilized eggs through an airport scanner to hatch and beyond. Most I've read is where higher levels of radiation did affect mortality, but presumably the lower level used in airports wouldn't.
I would not take that chance and just ask...
As long as she's eating/drinking fine, I'd let her back out with the rest, but I wouldn't put that on at night. I'd put it on in the morning when she's mobile. Under her wing the other chickens can't see it so that part's a good thing, and also, it'll stay warm.
Hiya, Charisse, and welcome to BYC! :frow
Beautiful chickens! :love Thank you for sharing!
One place here you could try rehome your rooster is in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum. Otherwise, I have the best luck in my state/local poultry groups on FB.
We're glad you're here!
Do you have some not molting? You could make sure the molting ones are in between the non-molting ones if they'd put up with that.
Are the subzero temps just for one night or is this going on for days/weeks?
I'd say bring them in and put them in your basement, but then you've got the issue...
Hi, and welcome to BYC!
I'm wondering if the owl got him with its claws, as a toenail may have pierced his lungs.
He'll need an antibiotic if that's the case. Can you look him over very closely to see if you can see a puncture wound?
In the meantime, do you have any Poultry Cell...
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I'm not saying it's not, but usually it's on the tips of the comb. Could that be pecking injuries?
If it IS frostbite, most recommend doing nothing. Putting vaseline or other ointments on it can exacerbate the issue and be painful.
If they have bare skin, I'd put them in your garage or somewhere warmer. Sub zero as in BELOW zero on bare skin and they won't survive.
If you have electricity to your coop, I'd at least get them a Cozy Coop radiant heater. They can lean on that.
Wow! We're only at 5" so far. More's always coming! The nice thing is so many years we've had no snow on Christmas. Fat chance of that happening this year!
Here are some online sites for prescription medications you can get without a prescription:
Jedds https://jedds.com/collections/poultry
Twin City Poultry https://www.twincitypoultrysupplies.com/
https://thecanaryfinchstore.com
Fish Mox...
Most everything has expiration dates on it. Sure, a month or two over probably doesn't matter, but these things are expensive.
We've currently got Corid (2nd bottle) and Amoxycillin (2nd time) here.
Corid, we pick up when we need at TSC. The Amoxy, I ordered online and it took a couple of...