Here's an update on my sick chic. I noticed the other hens pecking at her ouwie and it was obviously painful. I took her and put her into isolation and gave her benadryl. Almost immediately, before the meds kicked in, she perked up and seemed much happier. She's still acting like she is feeling...
Didnt have any benadryl and all stores were closed already. I'll have to go to the store in the morning.
You mentioned frostbite. There were 3 of my hens that got out of their cage and wouldnt come back during the recent texas below zero freeze. They were scared because I was knocking the...
We are in east texas and the weather has been between 50 and 75. No other symptoms other than moving a little slower than usual. I thought it was a bite except that its been swollen for more than a day. Thought it should be better by now. I'll try some benadryl. Thank you for the advice...
I have no idea whats wrong with my chicken. Her face and neck are swollen so bad it looks painful and like its about to pop. First noticed it yesterday. Thought it had a wasp sting or snake bite. But swelling hasnt gone down. She seems healthy otherwise.
I will definitely do that. Didnt know there was a special dust for chickens. Would the one for dogs be too strong? Just in case i cant find the chicken one locally.
This little rhode island red rooster is sick. When i brought him home he itched a lot. Before too long it was obvious he was loosing frathers. Ive been using dematious earth in his brooder and a solution of vegetable oil, water, and dish soap to spray on him to suffocate whatever is chewing on...
Hi I'm new here. I'm from Texas. This is my second year raising chickens. I have a small flock of 7 sapphire gems. All hens. I have a new addition of a baby rhode island red rooster.