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  1. Gencab

    Showing signs of pain or discomfort

    Update. She has made a recovery. 2 days and no sign or recurrence. The problem turned out to be a soft egg causing strain and discomfort for the hen. Cause is assumed to be from low calcium intake. Out of 30 she seems to be the only hen effected but have introduced crushed eggshell as well as...
  2. Gencab

    Showing signs of pain or discomfort

    Got it, Feed removed and only crumble provided. Vitamin boost supplement added to water. Scatt looks normal and shows no sign of infection. She does seem to be attempting to lay an egg. Appears to have some difficulty or strain. Is it a safe assumption that a vitamin deficiency would cause...
  3. Gencab

    Showing signs of pain or discomfort

    We mix with Kalmbach layer feed pellets 50/50. We don't prewet the feed.
  4. Gencab

    Showing signs of pain or discomfort

    Hello :) On inspection no sign of injury to the skin nor pulled feathers. No limp when walking. Crop feels as expected somewhat solid and normal size for a Hen who enjoyed some feed. Apatite does not seem effected. We plan to have her under observation for 24 hours while we work though...
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    Showing signs of pain or discomfort

    Chicken Breed: Sapphire Gem Source: Orsheln Farm and home. Unclear on hatchery. Age: 7 months Type: Hen Diet: kalmbach feeds henhouse reserve with kalmbach layer feed pellets mix to 50/50 Current Symptom: Still ridged stance, downward stare, tail and back up. Lethargic. Limp and discolored...
  6. Gencab

    Swollen crop?

    Closing the loop on this thread. Has made a full recovery and as of todays date shows no signs of reoccurrence. Have monitored feed intake as well as excretion amounts. All normal. Chicken is now flourishing with the help of the community. Thank you.
  7. Gencab

    Swollen crop?

    Teaspoon of chilled coconut oil administered in small bits. After a few massage and cool downs I now have a tired loaf. Have kept him away from the food for half of the day with plenty of water available.
  8. Gencab

    Swollen crop?

    Much appreciated azgous. No this is the first issue we have notices with him or his hatch mates. Same size as the other 2 hatch mates of the same breed. Eats and drinks in normal frequency expected of a healthy chick. Grit recently introduced as part of the chick feed. Food and water removed...
  9. Gencab

    Swollen crop?

    No odor when checked
  10. Gencab

    Swollen crop?

    Confused on this one and could use some opinions/advise. Chicken Breed: Columbian Wyandot Bantam Source: Chackle Hatchery Age: 8 weeks Type: Cockerel Diet: Kalmbach chick feed. Chick grit added few days ago. Current Symptom: Enlarged fluid or air filled sack covering all of front breast. Soft...
  11. Gencab

    Cockerel check 6 weeks old

    update 1,5,and 6 started crowing. 3 still chill for now. Still early I feel.
  12. Gencab

    Cockerel check 6 weeks old

    Hello, New to the forum and have lurked around several months enjoying the posts offered up. Decided to join and submit some of the chicks from our newest batch for a cockerel check. Up till now we have strictly stuck pullets to ensure we didn't end up with a rooster. We realized we have no...
  13. Gencab

    New member intro

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? A. Newish, have much to learn and enjoy the experience. 2 years with chickens. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 30 chickens, 4 turkey, and 25 guinea fowl. (3) What breeds do you have? Americana, Silver Laced Wyandotte...
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