I have a duck, shes about maybe 2 months. she just had a very weird moment. her body looked wide and flat while running around. then 10 mins later, her body was completely ruffled and stayed that way for awhile. im now seeing her neck looks alittle big and thick, is like closer to her body, if...
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I need some help I received a gift from my friend and gave me a scrub jay he cannot survive in the wild anymore since it was small my friend found him fallen from a nest when he went camping?
What I am concern is that these a big birds and i can't figure out what...
My friend found this nestling sitting outside all day. There’s no nest around and it seems dehydrated. I was thinking this is either a robin or starling. The only feather it has are almost black in color. Any ideas?
Clostridium is a nasty bug that mammals and birds alike can pick up, especially after treatment of antibiotics which depleat normal gut bacteria creating an environment where clostridium can thrive or it can take hold while suffering from a parisitic disease or from toxins that damage the lining...
Just a tip for goose owners out there.
FORCING A BIRD TO REGURGITATE IS RISKY AS IT CAN CAUSE THEM TO ASPIRATE!
But If you can’t get them to a vet and if you need to do it in an emergency.....
Method 1.
Pick the goose up, hold them as far upside down as you can with one arm. Use your free...
Hello so ive had the rcom bird brooder for around 6 years now and i wonder if they can be used for chickens and or quail babies. I usually use the brinsea ecoglow for my chicks. But have been using the rcom brooder for sick chickens, surgery recovery chooks, baby parrots/birds, and even as a...
Tuesday aspirated water this morning (8 am) it’s about 6 pm now and her voice is still faint, she’s still gurgling with a light cough, I’m so scared for her!
Is there anything I can do for her?!
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My problems just keep coming....
For the last 7 days I’ve noticed all of my goose flock has increased urates, something’s bothering their kidneys.
I’ve also noticed very mild respiratory problems, the occasional head flicking, sounding slightly congested with slightly runny noses in the...
For those that are new to poultry keeping that don’t know what Aspergillosis “asper” is like myself when I started raising ducks and geese, Asper is a highly fatal opportunistic illness caused typically from inhailing spores or less often having them infect a wound... and the spores are...
I have 3 pigeons. Two nest mates who are around 2 months old, the third bird is a 8 month old male. He seems lonely and like he’s looking for a mate (even sporadically attacking the younger two). Should I get him a mate? or should I wait for the other two to get older he can pair with the...
So...I've done my research...and decided to get two budgies! Does anyone here have any extra advice that I should know before getting them? Thx in advance!
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We plan to process three jakes tomorrow. They are all heritage. We have to buy a hatchet, a bucket, and some ice. This is my first time and we do not have most of the supplies yet, we can’t afford a plucker or the supplies to make a scalding tank. We plan to stick their heads through a...
Hello! I have a rhode Island chicken. I have moved and I cannot keep her with me due to community rules. She needs to be rehomed. Will anyone take her (Please don't eat her). She has been with me for 6 years.
I just learned this today going off of a hunch and I wanted to share this for the chance that it could help someone else.
If your goose or duck is overheating get their webs wet.
Definitly move them to shade or a cooler location and get them some water to drink, preferably with a tub of water...