Update I returned these poor birds, come to find out 4 of them were cockerels and the guy I got them from insisted he give me a refund. So I am looking for a new flock of healthier birds
May I suggest posting on Facebook group Missouri chicken swap....I just posted something there looking for Orps and there are some good breeders in area, unfortunately too far for me right now.
I live 3o minutes NE of KC and looking to start my new flock of Orps any color, if anyone knows of...
Well I put a big tote that i cut out one side so they could walk right in but the haven't used it yet...think I will just dump it somewhere. I plan on using sand in there run which right now is dirt and grass.
They are finally coming out of hiding from there "dust ordeal" but they aren't as...
Ok update...the girls are showing improvement today! They even ate some ff! Woohoo...they were all waiting at the run door to be let out....so far i leave the coop door open so they can go into run when they want.
They were alot more energetic doing chicken galloping, kinda flying...my 2 Orps...
Beekissed thank you, I hope I can be strong and not have to delegated such unpleasantness to my DH. I just came inside from checking on them and she was laying stiff dead in tge same spot she was earlier. At least she is no longer suffering.
I am a little upset but am still determined to rehab...
Thanks all who have offered advice and interest in my new chickens that am trying to get healthy.
Update....I have decided to keep them even though the guy I got them from has offered to take back and refund.
They are still not eating the ff without me adding treats to it...so frustrating I know...
Well I was wondering about how to prepare for the new birds...any suggestions? I have talked to 2 different breeders that have young Light Brahmas close by and will go look at them next weekend....I will thoroughly inspect the birds and ask lots of questions this time! I also am waiting on 12...
Thanks again I will use the powder instead and get some castor oil. I use to have some in the house long ago and forgot about it's many benefits. I took some pics and made an album , here is the link...
13 Lavender Orpington day old chicks I got from a small-time breeder hatched 9/10/13.
2 Buff Brahmas 5weeks old, 2 brahmas 2weeks old & 4 2week old Buff Orpingtons from a different breeder just starting out....these are hatchery stock and not well cared for so working on getting them in better...
Thank you so much Bee! I have been searching for a thread on "Road to recovery...." I have just started reading it and will continue reading the whole thread and most certainly learn lots!
I know I need to dust them I checked one of the sicker birds about an hour ago and not surprising she is...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the chicken world so I apologize for lots of questions....3 days ago I got 6 chickens that are 5/6 months old, I am dealing with several of them having some kind of illness so giving them electrolites/vitamins and keeping them as comfortable as possible. My question...