When tucking the flock in on Dec 27th, I was shocked to find a hen with a horrible open wound on her breast. She has been seen by a veterinarian and her treatments are leading to a complete recovery. My question is, why would she be losing feathers? There are the fluffy under feathers and even...
Can anyone tell me how long the solution of Debantic 50 WP is effective? I made the .5% solution in August and used it again recently, but am worried that it may lose its efficacy over time. I didn't see that info anywhere.
Flock has Marek's. Banty picked on so I brought her inside to nurse. She stopped eating yesterday and I found lice on her. She is anaemic, eyes closed, listless, not moving, no more poop. How can I ease her suffering?
Finally after years of yearning for chickens, I obtained 12 mixed heritage breads. So much to learn! I'd lost 1 already before necropsies on another 2 sick birds I had to have euthanized confirmed Marek's disease! Currently I have banty inside that I was trying to nurse back to a more healthy...