Arizona Chickens

[Banaynaychicken]

She passed away in my arms a few moments ago......................

i cant believe i couldn't save her, i just wanted to see my bird to make sure she was okay, and hold her to feel her tempurature and get some sentimentals in, and suddenly she was convulsing asnd then she was hjust..........gone......

i can't believe i couldn't save her......... it's like no matter what I tried she was always going to die.....

i can't even look myself in the face right now.... what's my coop going to be like without my favorite little ball of fluff.................

 

[nicollee]

She passed away in my arms a few moments ago......................

i cant believe i couldn't save her, i just wanted to see my bird to make sure she was okay, and hold her to feel her tempurature and get some sentimentals in, and suddenly she was convulsing asnd then she was hjust..........gone......

i can't believe i couldn't save her......... it's like no matter what I tried she was always going to die.....

i can't even look myself in the face right now.... what's my coop going to be like without my favorite little ball of fluff.................

HUGZ!
I wish I could help more.

I lost two last year, and I'm sorry for your loss...

 

[BlueBaby]

She passed away in my arms a few moments ago......................

i cant believe i couldn't save her, i just wanted to see my bird to make sure she was okay, and hold her to feel her tempurature and get some sentimentals in, and suddenly she was convulsing asnd then she was hjust..........gone......

i can't believe i couldn't save her......... it's like no matter what I tried she was always going to die.....

i can't even look myself in the face right now.... what's my coop going to be like without my favorite little ball of fluff.................

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

She passed away in my arms a few moments ago......................

i cant believe i couldn't save her, i just wanted to see my bird to make sure she was okay, and hold her to feel her tempurature and get some sentimentals in, and suddenly she was convulsing asnd then she was hjust..........gone......

i can't believe i couldn't save her......... it's like no matter what I tried she was always going to die.....

i can't even look myself in the face right now.... what's my coop going to be like without my favorite little ball of fluff.................

I'm so sorry. You did everything you could. Try not to blame yourself. There are times that things are out of our control. I'm sure she knew that you loved her & did all you could. I'm sure the coop will be different. Life is a cycle & it can suck totally. There will a bright, happy spot to come along. Love your other babies, hold her memory.

 

[FeatherPugs]

She passed away in my arms a few moments ago......................

i cant believe i couldn't save her, i just wanted to see my bird to make sure she was okay, and hold her to feel her tempurature and get some sentimentals in, and suddenly she was convulsing asnd then she was hjust..........gone......

i can't believe i couldn't save her......... it's like no matter what I tried she was always going to die.....

i can't even look myself in the face right now.... what's my coop going to be like without my favorite little ball of fluff.................

So dang sorry. Maybe a necroposy (sp) is needed - here's a State # 520-509-3555 who does diagnostics maybe they also do necroposies. State & Fed ag offices may also help. Then you would know what it was. So sorry again.

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

Does anyone ferment their feed? If so, did your chickens take to it right away? I've been doing it for about 4 days. So far it seems that they're eating 1/3 of what they were. That seems too low. They do have the run of the yard & compost bin. The yard head no greenery. When I give them scratch in the evening they act like they're starving. To me they always seem to light, the keel seems sharp. I weighed a polish cockerel today & he's 3.8lbs @5 months old. Standard is 6lbs for the cocks. I've removed dry food to hopefully get them eating more of three fermented feed. Since everyone is now 5 months & older & out of molt I'm thinking of deworming them. No signs, other than seeming light to me. From what I've read it's a good preventative measure regardless. Oh, I do put a little blackstrap, unsulfured molasses into the feed just before I put it out. I also bring it in after dark then slowly dry it some to put out the next afternoon.

 

[DesertChic]

Does anyone ferment their feed? If so, did your chickens take to it right away? I've been doing it for about 4 days. So far it seems that they're eating 1/3 of what they were. That seems too low. They do have the run of the yard & compost bin. The yard head no greenery. When I give them scratch in the evening they act like they're starving. To me they always seem to light, the keel seems sharp. I weighed a polish cockerel today & he's 3.8lbs @5 months old. Standard is 6lbs for the cocks. I've removed dry food to hopefully get them eating more of three fermented feed. Since everyone is now 5 months & older & out of molt I'm thinking of deworming them. No signs, other than seeming light to me. From what I've read it's a good preventative measure regardless. Oh, I do put a little blackstrap, unsulfured molasses into the feed just before I put it out. I also bring it in after dark then slowly dry it some to put out the next afternoon.

I used fermented feed during the cooler months and soaked feed during the hot months (to avoid mold). Yes, they will definitely consume significantly less of the FF, but my suggestion to you is to trying just soaking the feed for 24 hours to get them used to the wetness, and then gradually increase the soak time until it's fermented. They'll adjust better to the change.

I personally don't use molasses because it can give them diarrhea and result in poor weight gain and nutritional loss. It's a person preference.

 

[FeatherPugs]

Does anyone ferment their feed? If so, did your chickens take to it right away? I've been doing it for about 4 days. So far it seems that they're eating 1/3 of what they were. That seems too low. They do have the run of the yard & compost bin. The yard head no greenery. When I give them scratch in the evening they act like they're starving. To me they always seem to light, the keel seems sharp. I weighed a polish cockerel today & he's 3.8lbs @5 months old. Standard is 6lbs for the cocks. I've removed dry food to hopefully get them eating more of three fermented feed. Since everyone is now 5 months & older & out of molt I'm thinking of deworming them. No signs, other than seeming light to me. From what I've read it's a good preventative measure regardless. Oh, I do put a little blackstrap, unsulfured molasses into the feed just before I put it out. I also bring it in after dark then slowly dry it some to put out the next afternoon.

Mine would walk away from it - they just plain did not like fermented feed - not even one or two. I do feed, as a treat, wet feed because they totally that. I also free feed crumbles from our bucket feeders. The bucket feeders cut my feed bill totally in half or less if that's why you are working on the fermented feed. I no longer feed the doves, finches or whatever used to find the feeders before the buckets!!

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

I used fermented feed during the cooler months and soaked feed during the hot months (to avoid mold). Yes, they will definitely consume significantly less of the FF, but my suggestion to you is to trying just soaking the feed for 24 hours to get them used to the wetness, and then gradually increase the soak time until it's fermented. They'll adjust better to the change.

I personally don't use molasses because it can give them diarrhea and result in poor weight gain and nutritional loss. It's a person preference. 

I did start with soaking the feed for 24 hours & it looked like they were eating it all. At that point I was spreading it in piles thru out the yard as I've a lil oegb that likes to chase others from food, especially my older roo. Finally hit my slow brain to dig out bunch of dog, bunny bowls & use all over. It's just a couple teaspoons of molasses, just enough for scent-flavor. That's for about 30 birds. Maybe they need longer & going an additional day in the ferment process would have helped. Thanks for the tips. Going to try for a bit longer. It's being eaten, I see them at the bowels thru out the day.

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

Mine would walk away from it - they just plain did not like fermented feed - not even one or two.  I do feed, as a treat, wet feed because they totally that.  I also free feed crumbles from our bucket feeders.  The bucket feeders cut my feed bill totally in half or less if that's why you are working on the fermented feed.  I no longer feed the doves, finches or whatever used to find the feeders before the buckets!!  

Thanks.
I'm looking at the buckets for dry feed. I still want that out 24-7, but to get them eating the fermented figure might do better taking it away. I am drying the leftover fermented feed for hours on a low heat in the evening then later afternoon when I give them scratch I'm tossing it out too. So far, it's disappearing. Could be helped by my dogs too lol.

It's for helping with costs-waste & upping nutrition since they seem light to me. The keel is pronounced at the top & a bit between the legs. I know the one polish & his group aren't done growing, but with the cold coming on is like a bit more weight on them. Everyone is running around happy. So I'm glad about that. I'm going to try sprouts for them too. Was thinking about red or Anasazi beans I've had for a while. I'm finding conflicting info about them being harmful. Anyone know or have experience?