Possible, yes. But the coop itself will need to be treated, as well.They actually do not have a place to dust bathe. I didn’t think about that until today. Do you think this is why the mites got so bad so quickly?
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Possible, yes. But the coop itself will need to be treated, as well.They actually do not have a place to dust bathe. I didn’t think about that until today. Do you think this is why the mites got so bad so quickly?
Alright, good to know. Thank you very much.One last thing for the night. Just know that eggs are high in fat. They are excellent as a treat for s sick bird, but not good to feed them on a regular basis. I had a hen die from fatty liver, so I’ve gotten a tad neurotic about their nutrition.
Good example photo.Its more of their neck being tucked in with their head close to their body. Heres an example:View attachment 2466984
It can be a little difficult to tube feed a chicken for the first time. Just take it slow and have a helper. At the base of the tongue there is a slit that can open wide, you dont want to get food in there so you'll have to go past that. I stick it in and see if the chicken has any trouble breathing for a few seconds, then inject the food. You'll want to watch the poop and the crop after to make sure is digesting correctly.
I think that the green poop and lack of strength could be coming from him not eating enough, which could be from the mite infestation or something else. You may also want to treat them with corid just incase they are overrun with cocci.One quick question - do you think his green poop and lack of strength are in result of his mites infestation? Or do you think they’re different issues?
I think that the green poop and lack of strength could be coming from him not eating enough, which could be from the mite infestation or something else. You may also want to treat them with corid just incase they are overrun with cocci.
I can get photos in the morning. The mites are bad, but he’s perked up a bit. I’m located in Southern Ontario, Canada. He’s 6 1/2 months old. I feed them layer pellet, scratch feed, and they free range. I forced him to drink some electrolyte water, and he was eating a bit of food on his own. I have left the electrolyte water in his coop. It is -3 Celsius here, but inside the barn is quite a bit warmer. He’s mostly dried.
I have 12 silkies between the ages of 6 1/2 months and 3 months old, and 3 polish chickens (1 roo, 2 hens) that are 6 1/2 months old.
They actually do not have a place to dust bathe. I didn’t think about that until today. Do you think this is why the mites got so bad so quickly?
How is he?One quick question - do you think his green poop and lack of strength are in result of his mites infestation? Or do you think they’re different issues?