Hello I just got back results for a fecal float and I am looking for some help to interpret it. The first sample (Bird 1) was the bird I thought had more problems, loose stools. The second sample was for 2 other birds that had well formed poo. So this result is sort of confusing. I cannot find...
Hello I have a hen who was broody and sitting on eggs up until about 9 weeks ago, then started laying a few eggs again which started out well and then became thin. I started her on Calcium citrate 3 days ago to see if that will help. Yesterday she laid a soft shell egg with a thicker membrane...
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My big Marans was doing the crop dance back in June, so I treated her for impacted crop. It only went down so far and a mass wouldn’t go away. So then I started thinking maybe she has a tumor. After 2.5 or 3 weeks in a crate I put her back into the chicken...
Hi I noticed my chicken looking like she was missing some butt feathers so I picked her up to investigate. I found what looks like scabs and maybe some bruising. She has had more watery poops lately but I don’t see mites. The roost bar had a bit of blood on it a while back. Maybe the flock boss...
Hi there, I have clicked and read so much but not getting a clear measurement for how many ounces of NON Activated Oxine per gallon I should use to disinfect a used chicken coop. We have scrubbed it all down and it has dried. It has also not had chickens in it for about a year. I just want to...
Hi there! My birds are 8 weeks old now and I am feeling like they are hens but this is my first time. The double silver laced Barnevelder is fiesty and has a bit more red in its comb compared to the others so was questioning that. I know time will tell but hoping for some strong opinions one way...
Good morning! I joined because I am a new chick mom. Just got the chicks a week ago. Last night, everyone was happy and running around. This morning, one doesn’t want to get out of the brooder. She doesn’t want to eat while the others are going crazy. Any thoughts? I have a Brisnea Eco glow 1200...