Update on Norman Turkey. I decided to check for parasites and he had a pretty heavy load of lice so I treated for that. Also started giving him furosemide (lasix) He is doing so much better. Just thought I'd post this here in case others have a big Ole BBB that they love and want to give a...
Thank you for taking the time to answer ;-) He is up and walking this morning but, still not quite right. He's had a good life so I guess when the time comes I can't feel to bad. Poor dude!
We've had Norman for 2 years now. he is free range and even though he's slow he's been doing well. All of a sudden in the last couple of days he seems to be out of breath and tonight when I checked on him he looked purple. He doesn't have feathers underneath and he's bluish/purple. I realize...
So, I have these 3 Buff Brahma chicks.. 3.5 weeks. Maybe 4 weeks. The 2 (hens I think) are fully feathered and the 3rd is feathering slowly and has much more beautiful color. He was the prettiest baby too ;-) I am assuming its a Roo?
can anyone give me their thoughts? sorry for crappy...
Thanks! I do believe she is Broody but, I can't figure out why she quit laying eggs? And why my roo is being such a butthead chasing her away. Its too cold to put any eggs under her yet (utah) so, we'll see how she is in a few months.
Hi all, I've been lurking here quite a while. I started with some chickens just last year in May. I really have enjoyed them (wyandottes) They didn't lay until late in Nov 2013 and so far its been about 1 egg a day. Recently I have this one hen that is really Broody and laying in the nest...