I've tried everything I can think of to save this hen- 1 1/2 yr old Buff Orpington. Did a physical exam, not egg bound, no signs of egg yolk peritonitis, abdomen is normal but hen is just skin and bones, pale droopy comb, puffed up feathers, head pulled back into neck, lethargic, droopy tail...
Buff Orpington, 1 1/2 yrs old, with pale droopy comb, losing weight fast, slightly Green mostly watery diarrhea, tail feathers drooping, lethargic. Eating and drinking normal but obviously not getting nutrition as she is wasting away to bones. I've treated for worms with copper sulfate just in...
I believe we have an infestation of Northern Fowl mites. Only one bird seems really affected by it- pale comb, decreased energy, watery green poop, absent egg production. We purchased fipronil spray for the birds, and 5% Sevin and DE for the coop. I isolated the sick hen & treated her with...
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My husband and I are fairly new chicken parents, but we've already discovered what a valuable resource this site is! :love
We began last year with 6 buff orpington and 6 barred rock. We have since acquired an Americana roo named Bruce who has integrated beautifully into the...
Two days ago, one of our Barred Rock hens "two toes" was attacked by our neighbor's dog. We treated her wounds with advice we found on this forum, and despite some extensive bruising I believe she is healing well there. The problem is her leg. She has not moved her foot or put any weight on it...