7 Hens Free

[ChickChickGems]

Experienced chicken keeper needed – rehoming flock (Evans, GA). I have 7 chickens that I need to rehome. I have had chickens for 10 months and new at this. I recently brought home three 4 mos old RIR pullets 18-20 weeks old and about to lay. Three days later my 6 girls were laying around and not eating. I began to notice eye drainage, swollen eyes, and drainage down the beak. It has been 13 days and 2 of my ladies have died. The 3 new ones are full of energy and not sick at all. The last lady that passed was breathing funny for at least a day, maybe 2. The older ones lay around and not sure if they are eating or drinking unless they move when I am not checking on them but a couple stayed in the same spot today. From what I have learned it seems like it may be MG. I realize others don't mind this in their flock as they can build immunity to it but it bothers me too much that I have lost 2. I am new at this so I guess more emotional. This has all been too hard emotionally and I feel bad bringing home new chickens to my small flock that was doing wonderful and laying beautifully beforehand.

* I have 3 Rhode Island Reds, three 10 mos old hens (Sapphire Gem, Golden Comet, Easter Egger), one 1 year old Barred Plymouth Rock

 

[cavemanrich]

Just keep your flock where it is. Not good to send sick chickens to someone else flock. If those sick chickens recover,, then that is what was meant to happen.
I realize this is not giving you much comfort,,, but you will get thru it.
Just bury your pets,, and enjoy the good memory.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and