hey guys, I’ve been reading the threads for a day now and the older articles read one way versus a few I’ve seen that say something else. As a PREVENTATIVE wormer I was planning on using the fenbendazole paste. I have Wazine but wanted to assure it’s safe to go straight to the paste. My flock...
I’ve got a chicken. 5 months old. I noticed she was acting off when I got home today. Just slower than usual. Not wanting food. Crop is squishy. Like a balloon and we have this in the stool. She’s not pulsing her vent or squatting. At this point should I treat for sour crop?
Hey folks. So last week I found an egg which was clearly laid off of the roosting post that was the make and texture of picture 2 in this post. Yesterday there was another laid off the post— picture 2. Today picture 1 was laid on the coop floor. The girls are a little over 5 months and I’m not...
I have 7 ISAs and 3 barred rocks. Turned 20 weeks this past Wednesday. I’m getting new eggs daily. Today is the first day I’ve had 6 and also the first day of the light tan egg, I assume is one of the barred rocks. I’m also going to assume the shape is normal....hopefully...:fl
I’ve attached a video of what’s going on. I’ve brought her in. Epsom salt soak. Feet are not hot, I don’t see signs of bumble foot. She’s eating and acting fine other than the step. Anyone have any advice??? :confused:
I recently noticed that one of my Barred rock chicks chirp drastically changed. She’s eating, drinking etc a few occasional sneezes. No nasal drainage. And no smell from beak. I’m hoping this is all normal but could it be more?!
I recently noticed that one of my Barred rock chicks chirp has drastically changed. I’m not sure if this is a sign of a respiratory issue or just normal . I’ve included a video. She is eating, drinking etc. occasional nose clearing but no drainage
My husband gave our 7 day old ISA browns and Barred rock babies a few earthworms on 2 separate days. So after reading about this I am nervous about this causing other worms. With them being so young (and I’m new to this) what do you guys recommend?
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Very new to chickens. Just got them last week. Almost 7 days old.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 11
(3) What breeds do you have?
ISA browns and Barred Rock
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? I...
My husband gave our 7 day old ISA browns and Barred rock babies a few earthworms on 2 separate days. So after reading about this I am nervous about this causing other worms. With them being so young (and I’m new to this) what do you guys recommend?