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  1. Austin Chichens

    Only 1 egg a day from 6 chickens - are they on strike?!

    So, this is my situation: 6 hens under 2 years old, but all lay eggs and have laid well before. Now I get about 1 egg a day and 2 if its extra special 1 orpington, 2 RIRs, 1 EE, 2 Brahmas One of the RIR finally got all her feathers back 2 weeks ago, from a molt in December Food: Coyote Creek...
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    Egg Bound, maybe? - deteriorating quickly!

    Thanks...I know its just a part of owning chickens, but I didn't realize I had gotten so attached. I am going to order some solution on line - went to the feed store and pharmacy this morning and couldn't find it at either. Best, Michelle
  3. Austin Chichens

    Egg Bound, maybe? - deteriorating quickly!

    Hi Everyone, Thanks for all of your help. I tried the warm bath a few times and also tried to see if I could remove anything manually, but couldn't find anything despite multiple efforts. I think she was already too weak to push when I found her despite hydrating her and keeping her inside...
  4. Austin Chichens

    Egg Bound, maybe? - deteriorating quickly!

    Thanks - I will start doing that right away. I am in the process of looking for vets in my area that work on chickens - hopefully they will have an opening in the morning. Thanks again
  5. Austin Chichens

    Egg Bound, maybe? - deteriorating quickly!

    Hi, Thanks for responding! She is in a basket with a blanket in my living room. I bought a syringe, but have heard that if you don't do it right, you could cause the chicken to aspirate on whatever fluid you give it - any advice on how to administer th eelectrolytes? also, what do you use...
  6. Austin Chichens

    Egg Bound, maybe? - deteriorating quickly!

    Hi everyone, Please help!!!!! 1) 2 year old buff orpington hen, Hortensia - biggest, happiest girl in my flock 2) Found her immobile and poofed up after dark, in the run and not with her sisters on the perch in the coop, surrounded by poop and with clear, odorless liquid coming out of her...
  7. Austin Chichens

    Bumblefoot scab, but no kernel underneath...what next?

    Thanks! I am thinking about trying the Tricide Neo. I also really wanted to know if anyone out there has never consistently found anything under the scab/plug. I have never found any waxy/yellow white substance and don't know if I'm getting the infection out or not - clearly it has worked in...
  8. Austin Chichens

    Bumblefoot scab, but no kernel underneath...what next?

    Hi I'm new to the forum but have had my ladies for about a year and a half now. Four of my 7 ladies have had Bumblefoot - inflammation of foot pad with a big black scab. I have yet to see the infection bubble up between the toes - I'm pretty on top of foot care and catch it too early for...
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