So , I just found one of my hens and her comb and waddle is pinkish/grey. I have given her a worm pill but that was just today. She does feel thin. She is not out and about, she is just resting in the coop. What could be wrong other than worms/parasites? What can I do to save her if anything?
So for a few days now my barred rock will not walk and can’t move one of her legs. She had it straight out in front of her one evening, but now it’s under her and I can move it and it doesn’t phase her. I’m thinking mites, but maybe sprained or broken or even bumblefoot. Please help!!!
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One week ago I bought some buff Orpingtons from the farm auction. One died the next day. I noticed the others looked pale so I wormed all of them. It has been a week and now others in my flock are sick. They either sound gurgles, gasping for air, green watery poop, can’t open their eyes and very...
I just went to the coop and found one of my americauna hens sitting on perch sleeping but she had slime hanging from her beak and a little around her nostrils. She did not scare when I picked her up (usually she feathers me to death) I've given her VT rx. She had yellow cloudy pee/feces come...
One of my 6 month old white leghorn is gasping for air...I gave her vet rx and it helped for a day but she's back doing it again... I've given her more vet rx plus half cc of penicillin. Is there anything else I can do for her? I live in alabama so it isn't really that cold
I've noticed for 2 days now couple of my hens are coming out of roost. It is 5 am (Alabama) now and I have 5 hens and a rooster out. My husband said the rooster has been out since 11p. What could be causing them to do this?
I have 27 + chickens and I'm curious as to what is best to keep on hand for illnesses or any sickness they can get. I just lost one to egg bound. Just need to know what I need to keep. I have antibiotic already. Thanks
My 6 month old brahma is having trouble eating, everytime he does he seems to be choking. I have recently picked him up and there is a marble size lump in his throat/neck. And I'm wondering if there is anything we can do to help him. His crop is empty. We have him penicillin week ago butt he's...
Ok so looking for any info on Mallard Ducks.
How quick do they grow? What all do they need?
Are they the same as Pekin ducks as far as nutrients and supplements?
I just got 2 yellow baby ducks they're about 2 weeks old. I know very little about ducks , they're currently with my chickens in brooder box until they get bigger. Looking for any advice on raising them. One is already attached to me, it nibbles on me while I hold it. ANY ADVICE WELCOME
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I have an 11 day old chick who's leg has turned and toes curl when she's relaxed. It seems that her "knee" is huge knot and when she rest her toes curl inward. Is there anything I can do to help her walk straight?
*I've tried straightening it occassionally as in like therapy session, I've taped...
So I'm curious if it is better to refrigerate your fresh eggs or leave them on the counter? I've been keeping them refrigerated and we eat about 8 each weekend.
Hi, I've only been raising chickens for 8 months now. Well as some of you know I had several eggs incubating and 10 under a broody hen. I now have 11 incubated babies healthy and happy inside in a brooder box and 4 outside with mommy. Just looking for any info on raising healthy babies. I feel...
I have about 20 eggs possibly to all hatch in 4 days that are in my incubator. My question is when can I introduce them to my current flock or do they need to stay in seperate coop? My flock currently free ranges when I let them out and go back to their coop at dark.
I also have 8 to 10...
I've decided to add 6 more hens to my flock of 9 I currently have. I believe my flock ages are 9 to 12 months now and the new ones are about 6 months. How can I introduce them to the same coop or do they need to stay seperate? I'm still new to the chicken farm just started in June 2019.