I had my flock come down with what the vet said seemed to be mycoplasma. We treated with Tylan powder through water and everyone but the newest chicken I purchased has gotten better. (I did quarantine) She is young. Sweetest girl I have ever had. She is a zombie that I paid a lot of money for...
They have been indoors with no added heat for a few weeks now. They are fully feathered. 2 australorps, 2 barred rock, and 2 easter eggers. They have been outside all day today in the 40s and 50s
It seems it will get as low as 27 tonight though in Mississippi. They have a coop with wood chips...
The last time this happened, April 27, I posted in the egg-laying behaviors forum: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/transient-ataxia-and-egg-laying.1523132/#post-25653242 Now, it's recurred, and I'm seeking help to prevent or effectively resolve what appears to be ataxia related to...
I only have six hens, so I'm baffled as to how I have multiple concerns but here we go.
1. Red sex link hen, always the picture of health, lays 13 eggs every two weeks. 8 days ago, she did not look right- puffed up, lethargic, comb not quite straight and perky, and darkish/turning purple. I...