Hi everyone,
My 3 year old New Jersey Giant hen, big Mama, is suffering from water belly. If I’m being honest, I believe it could have even been there last year but just not to this extent.
Today, I drained it for the first time. I got 40ccs out and then left the needle in for it to drain for...
Hi everyone, my Big Mama ( almost 2 year old jersey giant) had her first prolapse on Monday. I was able to get the prolapse back in. Now, so a few days later, she is penguined and seeming to struggle to poo? Her vent is constantly contracting and I am unsure how to help her.
When she prolapsed...
Good morning all,
My girl, Mohawk, wouldn’t get off her roost this morning and when I took her down I noticed her one eye was closed and slightly swollen. It almost seems like she perhaps got pecked there.
I took her inside and did a warm compress then did a light Vetricyn spray mist as best...
I am thinking of planting a trumpet vine in our garden this year - I am seeing mixed reviews regarding toxicity of it for hens/ducks. Anyone have any experience with it and if so, can they confirm its toxic? My chickens and ducks all free range so I do not want to plant anything that could...