Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my hen? Is it a disease or what and what can I do about it. Her legs look terrible and it looks like a growth on her head. [/IMG]
I bought some baby chicks from a hattery last April. In that group I was sent this bird and I have no clue what it is. Anyone know? She's really pretty and has feathers on her feet. She is brownish red. At least I think that it's a she.
Thanks,
Darlene south Texas
I have a 4 month old chicken that can't stand on her leg. The spiral ring had punctured her leg. It is very gross looking and is swollen, red and purple. I've doctored it with betadine and antibiotic cream and it is worse. What can I do for her? I'm about to soak it in some Epsom salt. Any other...
I have a hen I had put a spiral band on. Didn't realize until it was to late both ends of the spiral had punctured into her leg. I cleaned it with betadine and antibiotic cream and for several days it looked good. Now her foot is all swollen, red and purple and she can't stand on it. I've given...
What is the difference between oyster shell and poultry grit? I have both. I know the shell is for calcium and for the eggs shell but not sure what the grit is for or does.
Darlene south Texas
Anyone who wants day old chicks check out Papabear on here. I got mine today and they are gorgeous. I'll never buy from a hatchery again. Without a doubt you can tell a difference from hatchery chicks and a breeder who cares and he has lots of breeds to choose from. I don't know where to leave...
I am getting some day old chicks tomorrow. Should I give them shots for the merek and cocci when they get here? I have a mixture of chicks that have had the shots but my older hens didn't. Also have some chicks that hatched under a broody hen that didn't get the shots. How long do the shots last...
I have my chickens in an opened fence area. Inside the fenced area is their house and nesting boxes. They have just started laying but not one has laid an egg in the nesting boxes. How do I train them to go the the straw boxes instead of out in the yard or on the ground in the house?