Anorexic 7 wk old rooster

[rwwelco1]

Great point...I am going to wait until our hottest part of the day and only leave him out for a short while....of coure I will be sitting out there watching him and working.

 

[seminolewind]

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I've always wanted to do that! Maybe when hubby works a niight shift, LOL
A few weeks ago I found that one of my silkies wasn't eating and really thin, and had that starvation-green poo. After wazine, she still had no interest in food. Being a silkie, I trimmed around her eyes so she could see. Then I made her french toast every morning, and she turned into a piggy!

 

[seminolewind]

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I saw mine eating shavings today. I don't understand it.

With an impacted crop, they literally do starve to death.

 

[rwwelco1]

Thor got to spend a couple of hours outside today (was almost 80) and he was scratching his little heart out. Fingers crossed he is on the upswing.

 

[RhodeIslandRedFan]

This is great news - glad to hear he is feeling better! Thanks for the update!

 

[rwwelco1]

RIRF-we bought a "surprise group" of 5 and I think I may have 2 RIRs....going to take some pics tomorrow and post..would love to see if what you think.

 

[RhodeIslandRedFan]

Oh am I jealous!! Thinking about getting more chickens myself but if I do it won't be until spring and I'll need a bigger coop. Is Thor still feeling better? Good luck with your new family members. I'll be watching for your pictures!

 

[sonew123]

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scrambeled eggs with tons of olive oil! works like a charm for me--after they eat it massage their crop some to try and get it to move down-I have 1 hen that gets it all the time and then a day or two in the house with that concoction and massages shes good as new for 6 months! all though at this point it seems she does it on purpose to be spoiled with treats in a warm house!!! LOL

 

[rwwelco1]

RIRF-here are my two sweeties that I can't figure out from my surprise group...do you think they are RIRs?

This is Gangstallene

Séamus

Here is Thor with his Polish pay Cher enjoying the sun..