Well apparently chickens get more than stick tight ticks.
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Could it possibly have been this.I looked away 3 times to rest my eyes and make sure i wasn't imagining this. After opening my eyes the 3rd time i made 15' dash to my truck in 2 steps. Never saw it again.
Honestly its possible. I am a firm believer in spiritual battle. I'm talking screwtape letters. I am a mechanic and a few of my customers I say are haunted (tongue in cheek) . Everything there goes wrong all the time at these locations. At the peak of my frustration I was startled several times when I would look around and see the shadow of a tall figure standing at the end of the truck giving me problems. Always a few locations always between 12am and 3am. Eventually as things would go wrong I'd just look and say "its you again ". Then I started to pray as things went absurdly wrong and I haven't seen him in a couple years. Also I wont go there after midnight anymore lol.Could it possibly have been this.
The only other general "booster" I know of is Nutri Drench. It's a supplement that helps with all sorts of things, including an immune system boost:I've been trimming butts (& in a couple severe cases Bathing) my orp hens. While doing that, I'm also applying some poultry dust to prevent mites. Yes, my Orpingtons have big fluffy bottoms = poop can stick, but it's worse right now. Trying to figure out the cause & treatment. Any advice would be appreciated.
Biggest symptom is watery stools & poopy butts.
* Could it be the weather? I sometimes have issues when it's flooding in the backyard. (However, the run/coop is overall dry and they're only outside of it for 5-10 min a day while I'm cleaning.)
* I dewormed 2xs in Feb. Once to deworm and a second to catch any remaining hatched buggers about 12-14 days later. I usually see watery stools when deworming, but I think it would have cleared up a week after treatment. I know the second dose was later than recommended, but life happens.
* I gave them some old kale over the weekend, so it could just be food related. However, that was a few days ago, so it should be cleared out by now. I do see some normal droppings in the coop, but I think I'm seeing more watery blobs than normal. Also, when it's time to stretch their legs, they walk out onto the patio and almost every dropping is a watery mess.
Perhaps vent gleet?
Feathers are shiny. Breathing OK. Nostrils clear, eyes bright, many are laying eggs.
Exceptions: My 2 Leghorns have slowed. I was getting 2 eggs daily last spring-Jan 2021. Now it's only one every other day. They could really use a molt and perhaps that explains the decline of white eggs.
I'm going to try some apple cider vinegar in the water.
Anyone know of other good boosters that may help things clear up?
I decided to finally order some. Many people have claimed this product really perks up their sick/weak chicks & chickens, so it's not a bad idea to have some in my chicken 1st aid kit.The only other general "booster" I know of is Nutri Drench. It's a supplement that helps with all sorts of things, including an immune system boost:
- No digestion required-immediate nutrient balance.
- Delivers all vital nutrients to restore the immune system.
- The fastest replacement nutrition possible ,with 99% utilization.
- Increase profits and flock production.
- Raise big healthy birds, naturally.
- Balanced nutrition for growth, reproduction and resistance to disease.
- Helps with appetite.
- Safe for Laying Hens.
- Antibiotic response.
- Helps with transport stress.
- Balances immune system.
I thought my birds had worms. It turned out I was just giving them too much protein treats. Sunflower seeds and mealworms. I cut back on the protein and poop return to normal. Not certain its your issue, just what I've come across.I've been trimming butts (& in a couple severe cases Bathing) my orp hens. While doing that, I'm also applying some poultry dust to prevent mites. Yes, my Orpingtons have big fluffy bottoms = poop can stick, but it's worse right now. Trying to figure out the cause & treatment. Any advice would be appreciated.
Biggest symptom is watery stools & poopy butts.
* Could it be the weather? I sometimes have issues when it's flooding in the backyard. (However, the run/coop is overall dry and they're only outside of it for 5-10 min a day while I'm cleaning.)
* I dewormed 2xs in Feb. Once to deworm and a second to catch any remaining hatched buggers about 12-14 days later. I usually see watery stools when deworming, but I think it would have cleared up a week after treatment. I know the second dose was later than recommended, but life happens.
* I gave them some old kale over the weekend, so it could just be food related. However, that was a few days ago, so it should be cleared out by now. I do see some normal droppings in the coop, but I think I'm seeing more watery blobs than normal. Also, when it's time to stretch their legs, they walk out onto the patio and almost every dropping is a watery mess.
Perhaps vent gleet?
Feathers are shiny. Breathing OK. Nostrils clear, eyes bright, many are laying eggs.
Exceptions: My 2 Leghorns have slowed. I was getting 2 eggs daily last spring-Jan 2021. Now it's only one every other day. They could really use a molt and perhaps that explains the decline of white eggs.
I'm going to try some apple cider vinegar in the water.
Anyone know of other good boosters that may help things clear up?