California - Northern

[zooweemama]

Seems odd to me that so many would all of a sudden have this. Perhaps there is something more going on? Any chance you can send the deceased for a necropsy and/or take one to a vet and have them look at the crop contents microscopically and due some fecal tests?

-Kathy

It's not really 'sudden'. It appears they have been getting grain for quite a while. I think I have had them 2 weeks? I am not sure how long they've been getting it and none of my other birds are ill. They are in the coop, in a giant dog crate. I noticed a couple days ago they weren't as active but I thought they were hot (it's warmer now) and just reserving their energy. Looking back I could kick myself but we have been SO busy. We are putting up the fencing for the garden and tilling and spring cleaning and I have been really distracted. I am confident this is what it is. I feel awful for not seeing something wrong sooner.

 

[zooweemama]

It's not really 'sudden'. It appears they have been getting grain for quite a while. I think I have had them 2 weeks? I am not sure how long they've been getting it and none of my other birds are ill. They are in the coop, in a giant dog crate. I noticed a couple days ago they weren't as active but I thought they were hot (it's warmer now) and just reserving their energy. Looking back I could kick myself but we have been SO busy. We are putting up the fencing for the garden and tilling and spring cleaning and I have been really distracted. I am confident this is what it is. I feel awful for not seeing something wrong sooner.

I think they could be younger. I totally forget how old Trisha said they were.

 

[Happy Chooks]

I ordered 12 FBCM, 12 BBS Langshans, and 12 Cream Legbar eggs for the Easter Hatch Along. I guess that I am going to have to use 2 incubators or separate them in plastic containers for hatch.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: I have many birds and I've never had more than one at a time with a crop problem, so that's why I wonder if there is something else going on that's causing this.

Was just outside thinking of you and remembered this:
Source: http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/disparas.htm
Capillaria (Capillary or Thread Worms)
There are several species of Capillaria that occur in poultry. Capillaria annulata and Capillaria contorta occur in the crop and esophagus. These may cause thickening and inflammation of the mucosa, and occasionally severe losses are sustained in turkeys and game birds.

I've never actually had a problem with capillary worms that I know of, but it *might* explain part of what you're seeing?

-Kathy

ETA:
http://www.sprcentre.com/sprc/Worm_Control_in_Poultry.htm

 

[CackleJoy]

Quote: Looks like my ambition outpaced my healing Was unable to go to the show today. Now I'm really looking forward to meeting you all in May!

 

[CackleJoy]

Gorgeous eggs! Wellies lay a terra cotta (clay brick) color. Barnies are more coppery.

Oh dear, now I need another breed

Bummer. Barnies are beautiful too

 

[CackleJoy]

OK...here is my feeble attempt at chick pictures. My excuse is that I have my 4 year old grandaughter over and need to focus more on her. The chicks are all clustered together. The mostly black one with the blue leg band is the one that hatched from the blue egg. The rest are supposed to be FBCM.

They are really cute! Direct quote from the 9 yr old

And I have to concur, they are all just darling!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Oh dear, now I need another breed

Bummer. Barnies are beautiful too

I can hook you up with both.

I currently have some breeding cull welsummer pullets available. They should still lay nice eggs.

 

[ronott1]

I just got an email from Linda Hamid:
A lady contacted me today with an urgent request. Her friend's son was in a mototcycle accident and no one knew he had chickens. By the time someone got up there some of the birds had died. There are still 5-6 chickens and on guinea. The birds are in Alta which is about 10 miles above Colfax on I-80.

They are looking for a temporary home for the chickens (he'd like to take them back when he recovers, if possible) and a permanrent home for the guinea (the others died so this one needs to go to a flock). Even if someone can go up there and just feed and water the birds, that would be greatly appreciated. If you can help please contact


Nancy 916-276-8725


THANKS

Linda Hamid
web: www.sweeth2o.us
Roseville, CA

 

[lizanne]

I just got an email from Linda Hamid:
A lady contacted me today with an urgent request. Her friend's son was in a mototcycle accident and no one knew he had chickens. By the time someone got up there some of the birds had died. There are still 5-6 chickens and on guinea. The birds are in Alta which is about 10 miles above Colfax on I-80.

They are looking for a temporary home for the chickens (he'd like to take them back when he recovers, if possible) and a permanrent home for the guinea (the others died so this one needs to go to a flock). Even if someone can go up there and just feed and water the birds, that would be greatly appreciated. If you can help please contact


Nancy 916-276-8725


THANKS

Linda Hamid
web: www.sweeth2o.us
Roseville, CA

Mapquest says Alta is an hour away from me. Are the birds fed and watered now?

My poor Cornish Cross are only a week old, and are already hot in the brooder. I opened up the other side (made a little door) , and put a regular light bulb in it. Hopefully they will be cooler once they figure it out.