I noticed one hen has a small bald spot on the side of her head. I watched to see what was going on and she does scratch at it but not frantically. The bald spot is the only clue that something's wrong.
So I threw some scratch around my feet to bring them all in for a look-see. A few hens look a...
Thanks for this awesome post! I have a few questions.
How do I know if it's mites, fungus, or an infection either viral or bacterial?
I noticed one hen has a small bald spot on her head so I watched to see what's going on and she periodically scratches at it. She seems calm about it; my only...
Thank you but I lost the second chick shortly after my last post. I had never lost a chick, much less 2 in 24 hours. I was so upset my hubby said if I was going to get so distraught, I couldn't get any more chickens. So I put on a good front, at least. I would like to get some more Buttercups if...
~~I bought some Americauna chicks at the auction in Grey a few months ago. I think there is a hatchery near there and extra chicks are sent to the auction so they usually offer a variety. The Americauna <- yes, I know I spelled it wrong but doesn't everyone?) chicks did great and I expect them...
I'm so sorry for your loss. We love our cochin hen Boo and can only imagine how sad we would be. My heart goes out to your family. I will remember this when we let ours brood some eggs & keep a close watch on her.
A poop board is a board under the roosting bars that catches the majority of their poop & leaves the floor much cleaner. The board is usually removable for cleaning. I have a poop hammock....well, my chickens have one, I mean. I cut open old feed bags & stapled them between 2 1x1's that hang...
I sold all my roosters & things have calmed down quiet a bit. The cochin still keeps a sharp eye on the big hens. I just got her a diaper so she can come inside - she spends a good deal of time under the carport waiting for me to come out so I figured what the heck. My daughter is getting a...
One diedbthis morning. It seemed to be doing better but never ate or drank much. The other 1 is doing so well I threw her in with some Ameracuna chicks that are 2 wks old. She is too funny. She stands on her tippy toes like she needs to be taller amongst giants. She watches the older chicks &...
We just bought 2 tiny buttercup chicks at a local poultry auction. Whew! I'm glad this is all we brought home. We have been on rotation for a couple of hours now, making them drink electrolytes, no mash yet. They both had the worst pasty butt ever. Huge plugs we had to soak and swab clean. They...
Hi, I'm new to this thread. I am in central Georgia and NEED some bantam cochin pullets/hens. We raised 4 of these sweet babies from chicks and only 1 is a hen. Our sweet Boo is being terrorized by our other breeds. I am hoping if I add more cochins, she won't be at such a disadvantage. I am...
Kathy, I have found the tubes online. I have orpingtons down to cochin. So maybe an 8 & 12 size tubes? What are some other supplies I should keep on hand? I know syringes and gloves and the bird feed. I have corid already and wazine. I ordered ivermectin. Is there a general antibiotic I should...
Kathy, I called those labs. Same answer from everyone - Bring them a live chicken to cull & test. They gave me the number to vet that is supposed to cover my area so he could come out here. He never returned my calls. I will try again on Monday. Also, per your advice, I have been trying to learn...
ShellP, did you ever find a lab to do a necropasy in Georgia? What happened to your flock? I have lost 2 birds so far - they stop eating & die within a day or so, no other symptoms. I have been calling around but only get the same answer you did - bring us a live bird to kill & test. That is...
I have scorched her over thoroughly and nothing on the outside is wrong. I don't know if this matters but I know it is not usual, she curls her toes whenever I hold her. She seems to be wasting. Mostly runny, green poop. I made her get up & walk around today while I cleaned the crate. She waited...
I lost a rooster last week but I chalked it up to eating something funky while free-ranging. But this is a hen that I dote over :( At least my kids can tell me where it hurts, these chickens are a lot tougher to doctor!
Still hoping for some advice. She is neither worse nor better this morning. I did catch her drinking some of her water with the wormer. But I can't see that she ate any feed. I have some oatmeal soaking now in hopes that she will eat that.
Well, I bad as I hate to admit it, I think you are right, Kathy. The roo was belly up the next time I checked on him.
This week I have a sick pullet. I went to Tractor Supply & got Wazine. I mixed 1 oz to 1 gallon water. I have her separated but her appetite & diarrhea is getting worse.
Can...
My sweet lavender orpington is sick again. She got too hot over the summer & stayed inside with us a few days and she's back in the house again. I noticed she was hiding in the run when everyone else was out free-ranging. She finally came out to visit but ducked back in when the older chickens...
I am just using a regular drinking straw to put give him a small amount of fluid. He lets my husband hold his beak open & seems to swallow ok between each "dropper-full". He opens his eyes for a few moments while we do this put goes back to sleep shortly after we are done. His comb is bright...