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  1. UrbanPHXChicks

    Medical mystery- new symptom

    This is incredibly helpful. I have powdered Corid (only one my feed store carries). I will isolate her and start treating with that today. Fluids aren't a problem- she is drinking on her own and very regularly. She will eat a little bit of feed in the morning, but then just graze on grass all...
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    Medical mystery- new symptom

    Kathy, I was hoping you would reply! I had a feeling I should be tube feeding her, but the idea makes me very uncomfortable and nervous, but I'm going to do it. Ordering the supplies now for all mentioned above. I actually already have Corid on hand, a little money saved there. Would you do...
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    Medical mystery- new symptom

    I agree, I hated that he left with with a $100 bill and a stab in the dark. I considered taking droppings into the lab for a float test but I haven't been able to catch her for a fresh one. I have considered putting her down, I would actually take her to be euthanized then sent for necropsy, but...
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    what is wrong with my hens

    Chickens need about 16 hours of daylight to produce eggs (believe this is the number). Some stop laying completely in the winter because of the lack of light, the cold isn't the issue. They pick back up again in the spring. This is normal and some consider to be the rest form laying that the...
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    Medical mystery- new symptom

    My one year old black australop hen, Luna, came to me from an FFA club along with 3 others in May. They were quarantined for 30 days, then introduced to my existing flock of 2. She laid eggs consistently for a couple of weeks then stopped (I attributed this to the heat in Phoenix). About 6...
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    Bantam hen foam in mouth/deep breaths- pics and video

    She is doing MUCH better so far today. In case this helps anyone else- here's what I did. I gave Teeny (bantam) about 0.5 cc of Nutri-Drench directly into her beak twice yesterday. I also gave her her a little VetRX solution on her head, under wings and her chest, and a tiny amount in her...
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    Bantam hen foam in mouth/deep breaths- pics and video

    Teeny is still hanging in there. I consulted the Chicken Health Handbook and it seems the symptoms for oleander poisoning includes diarrhea- which she does not have. The foam is giving her problems breathing. She keeps trying to swallow the foam and I hear bubbling sometimes. She seems to be...
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    I think one of my ladys is sick

    Sorry for your loss. I feel the same way about my girls- I've taken them to the vet to attempted to save them. This sounds similar to what I experienced a few months ago. My barred rock had closely related symptoms and she died while we were at the vets office. I had them do a necropsy and she...
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    Bantam hen foam in mouth/deep breaths- pics and video

    New info- I got her to eat a few bites of applesauce. A few minutes later she shook her head and it came flying out. She keeps trying to swallow. I can't see anything in her mouth
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    Bantam hen foam in mouth/deep breaths- pics and video

    My one year old bantam, Teeny, was noticed last night right before bed time being a little off- she was just standing around (she usually very active and foraging the last before heading to the coop). I did a quick exam on her and didn't notice anything that seemed wrong, no bound egg, full...
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    My experience with ruptured oviduct

    Hello- A few months ago I lost a hen to a ruptured oviduct, I thought I would share my experience in case it helps others. My ten month old barred rock showed the following symptoms: Lethargic- a few days with decreased activity levels and declined further though the 6 days No appetite Loose...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Does anyone have any experience buying chickens from FFA or 4H kids? I was naive and went to the Maricopa county fair for the small stock auction on Friday thinking I would just bid on and actually win a few pullets or hens to bring home. Boy was I shocked to see them go for well over $100 and...
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    Sick barred rock hen- what treatment?

    I started Corid at 3 PM yesterday for all 3. I know I need to give it time to work, but she seems worse this morning. More lethargic, lower appetite, and she's hiding a bit. Her droppings are pretty awful smelling, but not smelling yeasty. Diarrhea, white/yellowish with some green, but no signs...
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    Sick barred rock hen- what treatment?

    Forgot to answer your questions- ;) Checked for lice and mites- nothing. They all look good. I've never wormed them- I have 3, and they are all 10 months old. We live in AZ, I didn't think worms were much of a problem here since it is very dry most of the year. Several of my friends in the...
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    Sick barred rock hen- what treatment?

    Thanks for the advice. I picked up some probiotic drink, yogurt, and apple sauce today. I'll pick up the Sulfadimethoxine tomorrow and try it out. She's not too bad yet, so I hope I can circumvent the problem before it's too late.
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    Arizona Chickens

    I'll do this! Thanks for putting the information together!
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    Sick barred rock hen- what treatment?

    Hi! My 10 month old barred rock, Dolly, is in need of some help. She's my most food and treat aggressive hen but she is showing little interest in food. I noticed her acting different the past two days. Today is a bit worse than yesterday. I have looked through the Chicken Health Handbook, but...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Thanks! I do know they hate the electrolytes, the others are drinking it, but they were drinking out of the foot bath most of the day to avoid the flout. I'll give her Gatorade (wonder if they they a flavor preference!? ha!). I poured a bit of the water in her food along with some yogurt and she...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Hey AZ chicken keepers! I had no idea this thread was on BYC. I live in downtown PHX. My 4 chicks are just now 3 months old. They've been outside for about 6 weeks. I'm worried sick about this heat. I've been putting out frozen milk bottles for them for several weeks, every day. We put a box...
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    12 day old sounds strange- Worried

    Not currently on medicated feed, just regular chick starter. I will get antibiotics and medicated feed as soon as the feed store opens this AM. Should I continue with the Sav-a-chick in addition to the antibiotics?
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