I am dealing with the same thing. I have 4 separate quail enclosures. 2 under a large shed, 2 under a smaller converted rabbit coop. 8 hens and 2 males to each. 2 contain older quail, 2 contain this year's hatch now producing fertile eggs. Yesterday's eggs totaled 12(about 5 less than normal...
I'm so sorry y'all. No pics, too dark she I found. Little Silkie hen with one foot and leg so swollen I can only compare to Bugs Bunny's ballon like glove. She's limping a little. Crop not full, nor empty. Doesn't seem weak. Saw a spot of fresh blood when I picked her up to inspect. Will check...
I am dealing with this same issue now. First noticed unusual feather loss, crop feels empty. Lethargic, poo looks normal if not a little dry. Other chickens behaving normally. Lost a silky roo last month to same symptoms. I should mention I treated that roo with vet Rx pro bionics 1st. Then...
I use 1/4 tsp per pint for the individual bird, then use it as a drench for all the food it consumes for a day. This obviously doesn't work if chicken is not eating. In which case I use a water bottle, changing every day.
#1 Becca Mahoney
#2I have 28 chickens; #3 red layers, game, couple of marans, silkies, silkie-cochin cross and one randy polish roo. I love using this site for fast, knowledgeable answers when I dont know what yo do about an issue (help! Hens feathers fell out!) lol. I've raised small stock a)...