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  1. Stravager

    rooster with bad leg

    If she took x-rays then it's not likely broken or dislocated but it could be sprained potentially... he could have also had a nasty shock losing the fight and lost confidence. How many roosters and how many hens do you have?
  2. Stravager

    rooster with bad leg

    Do you have pictures? Is it obviously broken/cut? You can put him in a sling in a box of some kind to help keep pressure off for the moment.
  3. Stravager

    🚨Emergency🚨 BLOOD POOP

    You're probably alright then. Monitor your flock for the next little bit, and it doesn't hurt to have some Corid on hand, but I wouldn't panic.
  4. Stravager

    🚨Emergency🚨 BLOOD POOP

    This is going to be a slightly silly question, but have your birds been getting berries or other dark/reddish foods? Have you introduced any new birds, had any stressors like moving or a predator scare? It doesn't hurt to dose the flock with Corid or another amprolium product just in case...
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    I’m confused about mites

    You'd want a 0.5% permethrin then. Take a look at this article. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/treating-sticktight-fleas-echidnophaga-gallinacea-on-a-duck.1283862/
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    Preparing to be a first-time chicken owner -- excited to learn from this community!

    Welcome to BYC! While you're preparing for future chickens I would definitely go through the "Articles" section and read up on things like proper ventilation for coops and first aid kits...
  7. Stravager

    I’m confused about mites

    It's typically not recommended to treat chicks with Ivermectin. If you overdose it can be fatal. What kind of mites are you dealing with?
  8. Stravager

    Hen very sick with sour crop

    You need to treat the yeast causing the sour crop if she's going to have a chance. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-treat-sour-crop-and-impacted-crop-and-how-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/ Very helpful article. You'll want to use miconazole twice a day for seven days.
  9. Stravager

    Hi!!

    Welcome to BYC! Did you have any specific questions?
  10. Stravager

    Not sure what to do/ chicken not molting but losing feathers

    Can you post pictures of the affected area?
  11. Stravager

    ?

    Lavender Orpingtons are beautiful birds. ^^
  12. Stravager

    Hi!

    Welcome to BYC!
  13. Stravager

    Strange egg? Cyst?

    That's very unfortunate... most antibiotics have gone to prescription only, but you can always check and see if there's anything you can order online in your state. Otherwise the kindest thing to do might be to help her cross the road. :[
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    Strange egg? Cyst?

    It sounds like she has lash egg, basically an infection of the reproductive system... the diagnosis isn't usually great. Sometimes you can treat with antibiotics like Tetracycline or Amoxicillin. Good resources for understanding what it is...
  15. Stravager

    First "maybe" issue.

    Pretty sure you've already found your answer on the other post. ^^ But your chicken should be just fine.
  16. Stravager

    How to regulate egg laying

    If it gets too hot in the summer egg production will drop in response to heat stress. Some folks have set up misting stations, cooling fans, etc to help with the temperature in the run/coop.
  17. Stravager

    Blu Kote

    I wouldn't recommend Blue-Kote, but your chicken will be fine. According to the government of Canada the main ingredient gentian violet is carcinogen. The issue is not necessarily with the animals you use it on, but prolonged exposure to yourself seems to be a bigger concern. Wear gloves if...
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    Eye color. Acting sick.

    @Eggcessive @azygous Did you check for mites or lice? What's the temperature where you're at? Sometimes a pale comb can be caused by temperature swings like heatstroke or frostbite, parasites, or anemia... It probably wouldn't hurt to try and give it some electrolytes.
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    Eye color. Acting sick.

    Are both eyes red? It looks more like the normal pupil color, I can't really see inflammation around the "whites". The comb color is concerning. Is she having any breathing issues? Is her skin underneath her feathers warm?
  20. Stravager

    New chicken mama needs advice

    Do you have any pictures of her poop?
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