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  1. Beth Kane

    Runny white poop

    @Eggcessive ,hi there sorry for my late reply ! I live in South Africa. My vet did not do a test to my knowledge, but I plan to phone him and get more info, mybe...he simply have a diagnosis based on symptoms present. He told me it is wide spread in our area and carried by pigeons and doves...
  2. Beth Kane

    Runny white poop

    Hi MandS , likewise sorry for slow reply....bad week! Sadly I lost my chicken😭 I took her to the vet and he diagnosed Newcastle disease. It's a virus which is apparently spread by garden birds! He advised I immediately vaccinate the rest of my flock, which I have done ( given via drinking water...
  3. Beth Kane

    Runny white poop

    Thanks for your reply MandS, as far as I can feel her crop is completely empty. She hasn't eaten or drank in 3:days.....I force fed and hydrated her this evening which she swallowed .
  4. Beth Kane

    Runny white poop

    One of my 18 week old Australorps is suddenly very ill.....runny white poop , lethargic, puffed up feathers, wings drooping, eyes closed, won't eat or drink, unsteady on her feet... Just wants to lie down. This little hen was the most lively of my flock and full of character, she uses to run...
  5. Beth Kane

    Possible anemia

    Hi Perris, thanks for your reply.... I've never experienced a molt with my chickens before, so I'm fairly uninformed there. All the other chickens seem fine, bright red combs. I don't see any mites on her.....haven't isolated her yet so haven't observed poo. Summer time here in South Africa , so...
  6. Beth Kane

    Possible anemia

    Hy Hen Gretel is lethargic and has a pale crest and wattles, also isolating from the flock . She is 18 nths old , breed, Lohmann . I need advice on anemia, possible parasites and general building up for a sick chicken, please🙏
  7. Beth Kane

    Heat stroke?

    Yup I live in South Africa and we're at the beginning of summer! They always have fresh water and I usually choose a good shady area.... Unfortunately my 15 year old son did it for me while I was out this morning 🙈 I found a recipe for an electrolyte mix and my little rooster is starting to...
  8. Beth Kane

    Heat stroke?

    Thank you very much, I found this article very helpful !
  9. Beth Kane

    Heat stroke?

    Is heat stroke a thing with chickens? My well meaning family put my 'baby flock' (4 Australorps and 4 Orpingtons about 11 weeks old) out in their portable run this morning....didn't notice the weather and when I got back from my errands found them panting in the baking sun! I moved them...
  10. Beth Kane

    Greetings from South Africa!

    Thank you so much! I have already recieved some good advice ☺️
  11. Beth Kane

    Greetings from South Africa!

    Proudly 'owned' by 18 chickens, love having them free range in our garden! I have Lohmanns, Buff Orpingtons and Black Australops....all great layers ! Eggs help to feed my family and we also give away to anyone in our neighborhood in need.
  12. Beth Kane

    Backyard chicken 'farmer'/artist living in South Africa. I have Lohmanns , Buff Orpingtons and...

    Backyard chicken 'farmer'/artist living in South Africa. I have Lohmanns , Buff Orpingtons and Black Australops....all brilliant layers! The eggs we consume as a major part of our diet, and also give away to whoever needs in our neighborhood. I have currently 16 birds , and have trained my dogs...
  13. Beth Kane

    Slipped tendon in 10 day old chick!

    Yeah the angle is quite crazy! I have basic YouTube instructions on adjusting the tendon.....I can feel it moving, but I can't tell whether it's stayed in place once I've wrapped . Today I have e held her on my lap a lot with both feet and hocks in the correct position hoping that resting like...
  14. Beth Kane

    Slipped tendon in 10 day old chick!

    Thanks very much! I will continue with that ....I took today's splint and wrapping off to take the picture ! Will re wrap now.... This is her normal standing position with foot turned backward....but I'm starting to think it is better than it was yesterday! Appreciate your help!👍
  15. Beth Kane

    Slipped tendon in 10 day old chick!

    Hope you can see this?
  16. Beth Kane

    Slipped tendon in 10 day old chick!

    Was fine for the first week, then displayed spraddle leg which worsened to swollen hock and foot facing backwards! Have tried everything ...hobbles, splint and tape wrapping on hock ,plus 36 hours in a chick chair...no difference! Am desperate..... any suggestions ?
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