I think that because I searched it out. The other three seem fine but she had symptoms that indicated she could have worms: loss of appetite and listlessness. And I'm fairly positive I found a tapeworm in a stool from last night.
Multiple articles mentioned that some chicken keepers give...
Yes, I got the scratch grains as supplemental feed. They're free to roam a 1/2 acre from the moment we let them out until they decide to put themselves in the coop.
I do think I will change the supplemental feed to the started feed though. Not really happy with the mixed grains.
I put...
I checked near her vent it feels firm, neither squishy nor what I would consider hard. Found some more poops from last night that have some red spots in them.
This is the first time she's been off. She's usually our leader, very inquisitive. When I realized something was wrong the other birds were off foraging and she was hanging back, just sleeping.
So we feed mixed grains in the morning and afternoon, which she is usually all about, but did not...
I did separate her for observation. She does seem to want to just sleep. Was not sure if that was a cause for concern. I did provide her with fresh water with some ACV. I think I caught her drinking some, but I'll dip her beaks to be sure.
Can you elaborate on curd? I don't think what is coming...
On this episode my young Jersey White Giant doesn't appear to be eating. I got home from work and noticed she seemed off. She's usually the hen with the most personality and a voracious eater. Today she was lagging behind everyone. I offered them some scratch from my hand, which she's usually...