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  1. heatherlaw

    Spring Molt?

    Oh, and she is almost 3 years old. She has always been one of the healthiest hens. None of the others have done this. All are the same age except a couple of 1 year olds and we do not keep a rooster (city laws dont allow them). They have plenty of space and always have access to clean, fresh...
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    Spring Molt?

    Well I haven’t had time to get a decent picture yet but its basically your standard ugly molt. Old feathers missing in patches all over with new growing. Just like a normal molt it started around her neck and worked its way to her bum. Stress seems unlikely because this is the second year in a...
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    Spring Molt?

    My BCM seems to have an obsession with molting. Last year she molted in the spring and again in the fall. This year she has done the same thing. Is this a nutritional issue? Is she just weird? Any idea what would cause this? I’ve been keeping chickens for a while but have never seen this before...
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    Your biggest egg from your chickens

    Just got this 109g giant. I am starting to suspect my chicken is aspiring to be an ostrich :eek:
  5. heatherlaw

    Rescue duck help

    I just had to share a picture of some of the members of my adorable odd flock. The ducks and silkie chickens decided to be friends and now sleep together and hang out all day. You guys are terrible enablers because now I’m getting ducklings this spring. Poor hubby :D
  6. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    Update: Sparrow passed away this morning. I did an autopsy on her and found that her oviduct was almost completely covered and eaten away by what looks like some sort of cancer. She also had a large blood clot in the main artery of her heart. I took pictures but I did not post them because I...
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    Under the weather

    So sorry about your poor girl!:hugs I don’t know of any specialist in my area but even if I did I am not in a position to spend a lot of money on her right now. Home remedies are my best option at the moment. Us chicken lovers sometimes have to become chicken veterinarians.
  8. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    @nakdash how is your lady doing?
  9. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    Update: No change for my poor girl. I’ve run out of ideas as to what could be wrong. She hasn’t laid and egg and outwardly there are really no signs of illness other than how thin she is. The only thing I see wrong with her is her behavior. She just sits huddled as close to the heat lamp as she...
  10. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    Same. I posted only a couple hours ago so I haven’t had a chance to figure out what to do yet but if something works I’ll let you know
  11. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    Yours sounds like coci. I’d get her on corid right away. I have dealt with it too. Its a bummer having to go through that right away
  12. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    She hasn’t gotten anything unusual lately and I’m pretty strict about not giving them foods that can hurt them. I had NO idea that layer feed was that lacking. Thanks for that article. I have been throwing around the idea of making my own feed for a while now. Guess its time to start. I’ve had...
  13. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    I feed a 16% layer crumble with oyster shell and grit available at all times. They get 1/2 cup BOSS once a day between 8 hens. I don’t usually worm them but I do check their worm count regularly. They get and herbal worm preventative once a month. They also get occasional veggies scraps. Maybe...
  14. heatherlaw

    Under the weather

    My sweet 2 year old Wyandotte is sick but I can’t figure out what’s wrong. 2 months ago I was out in the coop and noticed she was weak and having trouble standing. After bringing her inside and giving her water and poly-vi-sol she perked right up and acted fine. She stayed in the house for two...
  15. heatherlaw

    Strange bubble

    You could try a topical treatment. Triple antibiotic ointment (without painkiller) may help. Or a warm compress might help drain it if its a gland issue. Or just leave her alone and see what happens. Just be aware that acting sick can get chickens eaten in the wild so they try to hide symptoms...
  16. heatherlaw

    WANTED: Ducks in Northern California

    Thanks, yeah I’ve been watching Craiglist but I don’t really want to drive two hours. If I can’t find any I’ll buy ducklings online
  17. heatherlaw

    Strange bubble

    Yes, it is safe to eat the eggs unless you treat her with antibiotics. It is probably puss inside the bubble. Chicken puss is thick like cream cheese, gross, I know. If it continues to fill up or starts to smell bad or stays for more than a week then I would very carefully lance it. Otherwise...
  18. heatherlaw

    Strange bubble

    Is it firm or fluid filled? If it has fluid in it then I would suspect infection but it it is firm it could be a tumor or an infection. Give her some apple cider vinegar in her water to help boost her immune system. Oregano is helpful too. if it is an infection and gets bigger you may have to...
  19. heatherlaw

    WANTED: Ducks in Northern California

    I am looking for at least one female and possibly a male as well of any breed. I have a lonely female in need of companionship. She needs at least one other female. I will take a male but only with another female so that he doesn’t harass her too much. I have a big yard with chickens in their...
  20. heatherlaw

    Rescue duck help

    Just a quick update on my ducks. They are doing great! Obvious weight gain and the female let me pet her today. Black oil sunflower seeds seem to be the magic treat that they will do anything for. Thus far the chickens stay on their side of the yard and the ducks on theirs. My only issue is...
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