I have at least 2 chickens that have tested positive in fecal for blastocystis? Has anyone used anything natural to treat in place of antibiotic. I don't have a vet nearby that treats chickens.
I had a fecal check done last week on my chicken and it was clear, but I'm still seeing worms and these egg looking things. Can anyone help identify if it's a problem. I'm probably going to take another sample in tomorrow just to be on safe side. Thank you
My Bantam who is still skitish has an injury to her toe, it was healing but it looks like she reinjured it. I'm not able to handle her yet but planned to try and handle her after she roosts tonight. Is there anything I can do in the meantime other than keep her in coop?
Have a Cinnamon who's probably about 3, i don't think she lays and I don't know her true age. She's had roundworms before and treated. She started acting lethargic this afternoon and this is the only poop sample I could get. She and the others free range about 5 hours a day and have access to...
Good morning, need advice on getting new chickens when my flock of 4 is in the process of deworming for roundworms. Should i wait or would it be alright too add 3 more. I would quarantine them for 30 days but my concern is they would get the worms.Thanks
Has anyone had any problems with chickens passing diseases or infections to their dogs or other animals. I've had a couple of chickens in the house because of illness (worms) had one die from bacterial infection in oviduct vet said not contagious and now my dog seems to be sick, some vomiting...
My husband and I (Ana) are new to chickens, about 8 months. We got our chickens as a flock through a Facebook post, started with 7 lost one. Still not sure how she died. I'm here to get better educated on keeping the girls healthy. We are in NC near Apex.