On the list of things to get done indeed. Cleaning out both of the coops and putting down new bedding. Considering using Sand over Straw, heard it was a better material to use. And yea worming them all and disposing of the eggs we have currently out of precaution.
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It is with sadness that I write this post. Thing 1 did not make it. We gave her a nice long bath to wash her backside and discovered that she had those untold problems that were spoke of. She had flystrike. Wish I had known sooner all the complications that can come from this...
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I attempted washing the bottoms of the Hens feet this evening, they are indeed scabs/warts. Found a nice link on The Chicken Chick website with how to instructions and a video on how to do the removal surgery and after care. As to the rest we are getting ready to leave and get some...
Thanks Suzie. I will look into getting some of the de wormer into her as soon as possible. Just any pet deworming is fine or is there specific ones for chicken? Will also give her a bath tonight to clean up her feathers and general being. I haven't been able to catch her doing much walking. I...
I will see about the washing off when I bed her in a couple hours. Currently her rooster is standing guard over her and he has been pretty violent with us around her since she got sick. Even the vigilant one our Mr.Spike is. Thanks for the response Jennifer!
I will take a bucket of water out...
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I have 2 Leghorn Hens that we got as little peep peeps, as we call them, and one has been observed laying around the yard and seems to be very weak. Separating her from the other chickens this evening to check on individual droppings but she has some interesting issues going on with...