Within the last week my chicken has been having green runny stools. Noticed Saturday she was chert slow moving , when I picked her up she was very light. I put her in a pen by herself with water and food. She drank a lot of water and ate a fair amount of food and 4 grub worms I caught for her...
We found out its a hawk! We have since secured a smaller area that we were able to put protection over top the pen. My girls are a little unhappy but at least they are safe. I've had chickens for about 3 years and this has been the first time we have had trouble with birds of prey!
I had two guniea fowl when I left for work. When I got home 1 is missing and feathers are everywhere. And the other I found intact but dead. They were in our chicken yard that was fenced but the gate was open as our chickens free range during the day. I have 7 chickens and they were all fine...
There is some stuff you can get at tractor supply for "horse" wounds and deep wounds it's a gel and you can put it on the wound and it really helps heal it. I'm not at my house right now but can check the name as soon as I get back if you wish.
The injured chicken is probably in shock. Wrap her up in a towel and put her some place quiet and safe to rest. Try to get some fluids in her even if you have to use a dropper of some sort to do it. Inspect her really well for puncture wounds....the smallest of holes can cause problems. If you...
Sorry to have to report she didnt make it. I had put her in a pen by herself, didn't want to take any chances. But she couldnt stand, she was about 1 year old and we have not had any new chickens added to the group. Her poops were runny and light yellow. She was doing great up until Wednesday...
A few days ago I notice my hen kind of slowing down....walk, slowly, keeping to her self. Then I noticed she wasn't eating, still drinking some, but not eating. Her crawl is soft. Yesterday evening she wouldn't or couldn't get on the roost so I put her in a box on the floor. This morning she...
I have 3 red hens all sisters (red sussex or sex link) not sure of the difference...anyway they are about 1.5 years old and want them to stay together. They are good layers....would prefer them not to be eaten. Very tame....I can pick them up and walk around with them. Local pick up only in...
I've noticed two of my hens kind of have a cough and one has like clear liquid coming from her "nose " beak holes. Kind of happens when she sneezes. Does anyone know what this could be and how to treat it ?
I have a free bantam rooster that needs a good home.. Would be willing to give the hen too if they would be together and not be eaten !!
Greenville NC area.
I grew up on a farm..... Had cows,pigs,rabbits,chickens,cats and dogs!! Where I came from, if a dog killed a chicken, it was good as dead. My dad always said once they kill one there is no stopping them. That being said I have both, chickens and dogs now and do not let my dogs run free on our 6...
People are very rude. They act like you set out to insult them personally..... If someone doesn't like the price why can't they say thank you for your time and move on.
If she will let you wash it do so with warm soapy water. Dry with paper towels as they will soak up any water in the feathers. If there is a odor coming from that area more than likely it is infected. Get some blue kote and spray that on the area. If you have a vet in the area the treats...
I have several chicks ranging in age from 2 weeks to 6 weeks. Should I seperate the older chicks from the younger and when can I stop putting a heat lamp on them at night and when can let them out them in the enclosed run and I have 3 red pullets that are a year old, when and how can I...