My 4 month old Polish hen was walking weird, I noticed so I picked her up, to find out she has her mouth opening as if she was having a hard time breathing. Brought her in away from everyone, put some nutri drench in a little water, that’s when I noticed as she put her head down to try and drink...
This Cochin rooster got in a fight with another one (escaped his pen) and that resulted in his eye getting inquired and now I think infected? There is no pus, but it has a smell. This happened 4 days ago and he hasn’t open his eye. I’ve cleaned out with vetricyn eye wash and have put termycian...
My baby chick is leaning on her right side while dragging her left leg behind her. It’s been wrapped since last night when I noticed it. However I want to put her in a sling but she’s too big to do the cup method. Any recommendations? Thank you
Noticed mites on my Cochin roo, never have had to deal with these pesky things before. Moved him away from the rest of the flock. What to do now? Checked a majority of every ones vents and only noticed it on him. I am unable to get elector PSP…. Any advice is appreciated TYIA.
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I have a Silkie rooster who’s been struggling with severe bumblefoot, and the infection is affecting both of his feet. The infection has gotten much worse, with a very foul smell. I’ve tried removing the kernels and have been using Vetericyn antimicrobial poultry care spray, but the odor...
Hi all, my 5 month old cross beak silkie crop is really full with liquid. She basically has all the signs of sour crop, except well the sour smell!
I made her throw up…. By massaging her crop. It appears to be a clear liquid with what looks like soggy food?
She hasn’t had food in 24 hours. I...
Has anyone seen anything like this before? He’s five months old checked for mites didn’t see anything. He’s losing feathers by his ears on both sides of his head. I’ve never seen anything like this looking for advice on what you think it might be and if there’s anything I can do thank you
What’s happening to this Hens vent? Everything else about her is normal, eating, drinking, ect. No other birds have this just her. I have ACV in her water. Please advise on how to care for her. TIA
Hi all, I went out to one of my Bird pens to see that one of my Roosters eye is what looks to be swollen shut, I have no clue what could’ve happened. He is in with 3 Ducks, and one other rooster, but I have never seen them fight, ever. He is still eating and drinking. Im wondering what I could...
Hi there, I was curious if the Nutrena All Flock has enough protein for 3 Month old Silkie Chicks, as I hear they need a little bit more then a regular Chicken. The nutrena all flock has 20% protein, and i’ve been adding black oil sunflower seeds along with mealworms, and poultry cell in there...
My male Runner\Cayuga Duck has become very skinny, and wobbly, and i’m curious to if this is a niacin deficiency? They are currently on the nutrena all flock crumble. If this is a niacin deficiency what brewers yeast should I give him? TIA
Hi there, I have three (one year old) Ducks, and about 25 Chickens who range from 12 weeks to a year. I’m wondering how I can help them stay warm as it’s to be in the teens this coming week! TIA :)
I have 9 Chicks in a brooder inside, and I didn’t know that I shouldn’t have put a plug in air freshener in the same room as them. I took it out as soon as I found out, but are my Chicks going to be okay? It wasn’t the one with essential oils. TIA
Hi there, new Silkie owner here. I have 8 one week old Silkie Chicks, and I am wondering what feed they need. I don’t know wether to do a game bird or all flock. tia