I suspect that a hen my DH culled for me a couple months ago suffered from Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome. She was the one who was walking like a penguin for several months. Since then, I have cut out almost all corn from my flock's diet, limited the rich treats like BOSS (trying to sprout them or plant them and let them eat the seedlings), and not feed them high glycemic treats such as bread, pasta, etc. I am also feeding them Milk Thistle which helps promote a healthy liver. I bought a bottle of capsules from Trader Joes. I just open the capsules and add the powder to their fermented feed or morning yogurt/feed mix. We'll see if it helps. I have another Langshan hen who is showing some early symptoms. I have upped her milk thistle and have her separated by a cattle fence from the adult flock during the day to prevent them from picking on her.For those of you new to California and free Necropsy, I am posting a copy of the one that came back today:
This is the second Australorp from Cackle that I have lost to Fatty Liver Disease. The first one died at 9 months old.
Great report! Tomorrow I will get the rest of the results, Salmonella and etc.
