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- Dec 29, 2009
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Lost #6, our Black Star - "Amelia", last night. I found her in a lethargic state when I went out to feed them in the morning. There was a single egg in the coop, not large or bloody. Her rear was a little bloody, not pouring like some of the others. Her vent remained open about dime size. She just stood there as I picked he up and brought her in the house. She stayed in the box, moving very little but more alert in the eyes and breathing better than the others that passed. She died about 10 hours after I found her.
Since so many are dying now, I am wondering just how many problems I have. Does anyone know the symptoms of ergot poisoning or anyway to know if the food I have is tainted? It does not appear moldy as far as odor and appearance. I am afraid that it may have started out a laying problem and I worsened the dilemma by feeding them tainted wheat or moldy food.
Since so many are dying now, I am wondering just how many problems I have. Does anyone know the symptoms of ergot poisoning or anyway to know if the food I have is tainted? It does not appear moldy as far as odor and appearance. I am afraid that it may have started out a laying problem and I worsened the dilemma by feeding them tainted wheat or moldy food.