Hi! I just did get back on this computer and notice your info and will write that down to p/u at Co-Op! I hate that it has taken me so long to attend to him but he doesn't seem too bad now. If I give him Tylan of Baytril and he doesn't have a respiratory disease, it wouldn't hurt him, right? I'll be so glad when we have longer days because it's been dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. I have to do my "chicken chores" w/ a head-band light!...and it's sometimes unfortunate that things can go unnoticed....like one night I was making sure all my hens were in their usual places and I noticed that my prettiest girl was acting scared (her wings were shaking like she was cold). I got her down from the perch and she went into a nest and stood there w/ her wings bowed out a bit and looking at me for help. I was freaking out and got her and noticed her heart beating franticly in her chest (compared to the others which I couldn't feel at all). I was going to take her to the emergency vet (UT) but she died 5 minutes after leaving the house. She just flapped her wings and made a few sounds and closed her eyes. I later discovered she was probably egg bound and if gone unnoticed can cause death after 48 hours. So, I felt so bad, poor baby. I miss her. Sorry for going on but do you think that sounds right? I do keep oyster shell available and this is the first chicken to die. ??? Could she have had a heart attack from this condition? I have 20 hens now that I will try to keep a closer eye on. Thanks again for your advice!
