My intentions were not meant to be harsh, they were simply meant to state the care I have provided. I'm just looking for help because this is painful for me to see my chicken going through this. My time can certainly be better spent on information to help me, not defend my position again and...
Thank you for the information, I will definitely give this a try.
And I do believe people here are very helpful and I am a believer that things sometimes gets lost in the translation of the words written vs. the words read and interpreted.
And yes, I was offended and felt the need to defend my...
Thank you, all I want is for him to feel better. I'm just unsure what the next step is, my husband found a vet about 30 minutes from us, that specializes in livestock, so I think first thing Monday we're going to give them a call. Until then, my plan is to continue the Epsom salt soaks and...
May I suggest a much GENTLER,
less assuming approach when someone is looking for advice about a sick chicken.
The "It's time to DO something." statement says to me, it's been assumed I've done nothing to help my cockerel 🙍♀️🤷🏻♀️?
It's really hard to know how to respond to that statement...
I definitely don't think https://www.backyardchickens.com/members/85053/ was being judgmental. I hope my response doesn't make anyone think I feel that way.
I was being judgmental of myself and feeling irresponsible for not knowing, so I was just asking for gentleness on my ignorance.
But I...
OH MY, I am really praying that I have not just learned a very hard lesson. I honestly assumed that because I purchased them from Rural King, that they automatically vaccinated their chicks, "assumed" being the operative word.
Please go easy on me, I know my response may indicate I am an...
Yes, same bird. Sorry, I should have realized the details surrounding the situation are important.
I've treated for mites, which included completely disinfecting the coop, roosting poles, hen boxes, and burning the old bedding. I took EVERYTHING out of the run and disinfected then treated for...
Hi - I have a 21 week old cochin cockerel I removed him from the flock a little over a week ago because something was going on with his feet, (still not certain what). My flock consists of the cockerel (Luna Roo), and 2 hens (Bobí & Clumsí).
Luna Roo was EXTRA docile, limping, unable to get in...
OMGOSH absolutely NO, I don't think you are obnoxious. I am so, so grateful to have someone who is persistent. I am well, sometimes a bit hardheaded 🤷🏻♀️, so I appreciate you wanting to help and make sure my Luna Roo is good. I just wasn't convinced that it is the mites, and after reading about...
Thank you very much, I truly appreciate your help with this.
One another possiblity a family member told I should consider is Feather Follicle Cysts. Ever hear of that? Any thoughts? Here's the link he sent me:
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/feather-follicle-cyst
Truly appreciate your...
Thank you for the information, I have read many articles and watched some videos about the topic. I'm a new chicken mom, so possible I'm wrong, but I don't think it's the scaly leg mites/lice or bumblefoot, the legs and feet are smooth, top and bottom. There's no dropping or signs of bugs...
Good morning. I am in need of help with my 19 1/2 week old Cochin cockerel, Luna Roo.
I noticed Luna Roo limping yesterday. I examined his foot and noticed some red swollen areas on the top of his left foot and minor ones starting on the right. Last night at bedtime he couldn't seem make the...
My 19 week old Cochin cockerel (Luna Roo) has not crowed for 3 days.Luna Roo started crowing about six weeks ago and then stopped 3 days ago. He is the only rooster out of a flock of 3 chickens and seems to be eating and drinking with the others.
He's lazier than the two hens, but he always has...
Welcome to BYC. I'm new to chickens also; so I can't offer much advice, as I'm still learning. But, IMO, this is definitely the best backyard to stop by and get valuable information. ❤😁