Camilynn,
Fairly new to chickens myself and have the exact same problem as you. She eats and drinks but having a hard time standing and walking very funny. Just noticed it 10 minutes ago. I have no idea whats wrong. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Rick
Pdc420, maybe a bit harsh there. I think some or most reading this post may be looking for answers too. You never know. Sorry to hear about your little chicken. I had to dispatch mine also as blood was starting to weep from her eye. It was so sad.
Better luck with the rest of our chickens, eh...
I think I'm having the same problem with one of my pullets (about 16/17 weeks). Mine has the same eye problems and seems to be difficult to breath. Also she makes gurgling sounds when breathing. Has beak open. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks, Rick
First a very big thank you to the warm welcome from everyone. And Fierland1182, I live vry near Forster/Tuncurry on the NSW midland coast. Getting a rooster from a friend in 2 weeks although not quite ready and some pullets 2 or 3 weeks after that. It'll be all go. Thought I would update coop...
My name is Rick and I'm an American living in Australia. Have decided to raise chickens for eggs and meat. I have started to build my chicken coop and it's turning out to be quite a project. I took the idea from the coop on BYC. Although with my own touches of course. Been wanting to to this for...