I know it can be exhausting dealing with roost time issues in the evening (especially when it is still fairly light out when I'm getting ready for bed 😭 - I've been there - I feel your pain. I switched my girls to a new coop last spring and it was A LOT of work).
I'm not sure if I understood...
Could be Delaware or Columbian Rock (or mix). There are a few breeds that look similar - Light Sussex also comes to mind. They're very pretty! How old?
Can't really see the combs....Columbian have rose combs. Delaware have single. If they're a mix of some sort, could be either! 🤔
Edit: Columbian *Wyandotte* have rose combs. Columbian Rocks have straight. I'm not sure which "Columbian" SnackMeat was referring to.
That's good to know! :highfive:
Keep us updated - hopefully they all recover with no more complications.
You can give them a boost of extra vitamins AFTER the Corid protocol is completed. :)
Thank you for the info! I have a second, smaller coop and I could divide the chicken yard if I needed to.
I have chick fever, I think... I'm hoping it passes before spring, because I really don't need any more chickens. I justified getting bantams last year because they're like 1/2 chickens...
Do you have pictures of the feet in question? Are you wrapping the feet after removing the scab and applying the treatment?
What breed are the chickens and how high are their roosts (how far do they have to jump to get off them)? What type of litter do you have on the floor of the coop? What...
It's great you've got your dream coop! Congrats!
What breed are the chickens? How high are roosts off the floor of the coop? How high above the poop board? What size are the roosts (same as in the old coop?) 2x4?
They may just need time to adjust. Perhaps manually placing them on the roost...
Are the roosts higher than the nest boxes? How old are the birds?
Change can be stressful, and new/strange behavior is to be expected, but there may be other factors at play. Do you have pics of your new setup? What was the old setup?
Do any of you in the U.S. have seramas? Is there a hatchery in the U.S. that has them? Are they able to be kept with other birds or do they need to be separate?
...asking for a friend..
It's me.... I'm the friend. 🫣
This product was approved for use in the U.S. in July of this year (I believe it has been used in the U.K and Australia for some time).
It may be difficult to find (I did a quick search and wasn't able to find a U.S. provider). May need an Rx from a vet. It's the same active ingredient that's...
That definitely looks like mites. I would check around the vent of the bird(s), but that feather looks to be a pretty clear indicator. You will need to treat the entire flock. Most people recommend a permetherin product or Elector PSP if you can get it quickly.
Here's post from one of BYC's...
That looks like bumblefoot. Bumblefoot is most often caused by staph which, if left untreated, can get much worse and even cause death. It doesn't look too bad at the moment, but I would treat it so it doesn't worsen.
Here are some good resources for treatment:
Website article on non-surgical...
A veterinarian could do a fecal float test. Even if they don't treat chickens, they will usually still test feces and be able to tell you if there are worms or other concerning organisms in the sample...
Why do you suspect coccidiosis? What are her symptoms? Do you have a picture of the chick in question?
Where do you live? How many other chickens and are they all the same age? Were the chicks brooded indoors? If so, at what age were they first put outdoors? When did they first touch grass...
Are your roosts higher than the nest boxes? If the roosts aren't higher than the nest boxes it will entice the chickens to sleep in them. They want to be as high as possible while roosting.
As for sourcing woodchips - I started with cypress mulch from Lowe's and/or Home Depot, then I signed up...
Depending on where you live (you can add this info to your profile), sand may not be ideal. Many people swear by it and use it in coop and run (though I've not heard of it being used in nest boxes...).
The most frequent advice you'll see for run flooring is woodchips and/or material that will...