http://grist.org/list/chicken-farmers-replace-antibiotics-with-oregano-oil/ here is an article on Olof Oregano and Chickens. just incase your interested.
This mornings update.
Cranky at the front of the cage and for Buffy BooBoo this means she is feeling herself again.
I did give her penicillin in her water this morning but I'm not sure she needs it. I could not find Corid at any stores near me so I will have to buy it online to have on...
I am back... My Orpington for whom I started this thread, is doing fairly well. I determined she had a fever but after 2 doses of the Tylon 50 she is feeling better, but she is still not eating very well. She is however drinking water like it's going out of style, which I'm sure is a symptom of...
I've gotten 2 good doses of Tylon 50 in her, she is picking at her food but she is drinking water. I noticed today that she is VERY worm when I put my hand on her belly by her legs. I checked one of the other chickens in the same place and my Orpington definitely is Hot. I'm going to De worm...
Thanks for the great info! I did give her 0.1ml of Tylon 50 ORAL drops in her mouth, this evening and I did put her in a nice comfy cage in a worm place.
Several of the chickens older and 5 months old have a little runny stool but I had been giving them sunflower seeds and peanuts and I...
I have 11 chickens and my 1 1/2 year old Buff Orpington is off her game.
Here is what I'm seeing
Comp - bright red
Eyes- clear
Nose/Beek- clean and clear
Vent - a little dirty with diareha but not swolen or injured
Legs - in good shape
Crop- soft - "Not eating much"
Breast muscals - good- not...