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[CharlemagneRoost]

Hello Hoosier bird friends!

I would like to put about 50-100 coturnix quail eggs in the incubator this coming week, and before I hit eBay, I thought I'd check to see if anyone on this thread has hatching quail eggs available for sale. If so, please send me a private message and let me know what you have and how much you charge.

Thanks kindly!

I LOVE SPRING!!!!!

 

[iamfivewire]

Here's "Sunshine" , the other RSL mix :

 

[Urbanmom519]

I'm really sorry that you are going through this and hope that it gets better for you and your hen.  My only experience with sick chickens has actually been with Marek's and I learned that a lot of things can look like that but not be the same.  I called the ADDL at Purdue today to see if they could do testing for a chicken while they are alive and they are not able to at this time.  They did recommend that you contact the Veterinary school there and see if they could help you, but I am not sure how far away that would be, even if they could help you out.  I spoke with a Vet in Indianapolis and they were going to see my chicken but after talking for a bit, they said I'd be better of taking her to Purdue if I could find someone because their testing is more specific, detailed, and less expensive.  I am completely tied up with my kids today or I would call them for you. I really hope the vet you see gives you all the answers you need, but if not, this could be a backup idea. 

She seemed to be doing better, tries to stand etc, did blood work yesterday, waiting to hear back from that, she eats, drinks, lays, is alert, doesn't act sick, is there a chance to fight mereks if that is what it turns out to be? What about the rest of my flock? So many questions that can't be answered, dr gave her anti-inflammatory meds, and is going to contact Purdue herself once the labs comeback, her diet seems good, she doesn't want me jumping the gun to put her down, so I don't know what to do, she is our favorite, and the vet couldn't believe how tame and great she was during her exam,

 

[RavenChance]

ok cool thanks

You're welcome!

 

[CRSelvey]

She seemed to be doing better, tries to stand etc, did blood work yesterday, waiting to hear back from that, she eats, drinks, lays, is alert, doesn't act sick, is there a chance to fight mereks if that is what it turns out to be? What about the rest of my flock? So many questions that can't be answered, dr gave her anti-inflammatory meds, and is going to contact Purdue herself once the labs comeback, her diet seems good, she doesn't want me jumping the gun to put her down, so I don't know what to do, she is our favorite, and the vet couldn't believe how tame and great she was during her exam,

I was just wondering about you and your hen while talking to M2H. That's great news about her acting better. If you look on the homepage today there is a very informative article about Mareks. I'm still reading it. My experience is only with my chickens and I've only had them for a year, so I am not really qualified to give much advice, but I can share what I've read. I wouldn't say you can fight it but you can give your hen a chance to recover. It's a herpes virus so there can be outbreaks and remission but in the end, tumors will probably take a Mareks chicken. There are several strains and mine have one that affects the nerves and organs but not the eyes. I've had one recover and put the others displaying symptoms down after it started feeling inhumane to keep them going. The one who recovered was inside for almost 6 weeks and took twice as long to reintegrate into the flock. Had I known it was Mareks then, I probably would not have done that. It's too late now, so we are doing the best we can and they all seem happy and healthy. What you should do isn't something I can answer because I think it's probably different for everyone. Just read that article and you'll have more info to make that choice should it become necessary

The good news is that so many other things can display similar symptoms and they are treatable. I'm still crossing my fingers for you that it's something else that is easily treated. I wouldn't want to put my favorite hen down prematurely either! Please keep us posted.

 

[jen214]

I need the opinions of experienced chicken addicts

.....I have a 14x14 fenced in area for my 12 hens that is currently mud, leaves and a bit of outcast pine shavings. I was going to try to find some natural wood chips to try and reduce the mud issue, but realized I may have a solution in my own backyard. We live in a wooded area with mostly shag bark hickory and oak trees. I was wondering if it would be safe to rake up all of the fallen hickory shells and acorns to use as bedding in the run. This solution seems more biosecure than getting wood chips from some unknown area, however I don't know if it would harm the hens in any way. Opinions???? Please and Thank you!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Fuuuuu..... lost 2 more Welsummers and another Cornish x. I think they are smothering each other. I've lost 10 chicks in 4 days. I can't get them to stop huddling together, regardless of where I put the lamp. I keep the Cornish and layers together for a week before I separate them.

There might be something else scaring them. A noise they don't like, or a flashing light. We have had this happen to us on 2 different sets of chicks. The first set we lost a bunch just because we did not really know what was going on. The next set, we caved and put them into small groups of 4 -6 chicks for a few days then gradually combined the chicks but only mixing chicks in the morning hours.

Getting some spring cleaning done today. I'm hoping for DH and a fencing guy to get the run mostly finished tomorrow. Then I can move some chicks around and get them more space. I'm not a big fan of locking the chicks in the coop but our biggest coop does not have a run yet. Not that the weather has been that wonderful for letting 6 week old chicks outside. Still the faster I can get the final batch of chicks out of our house the better. A few weeks of chicks in the basement is one thing but I was really thinking all of the chicks would be out by March 1st. It is now looking like April 1st at the soonest.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

I have had a few mysterious deaths with my chicks. I know they don't have a disease as they came strait from the breeders incubator and even came with health papers. Everyone seemed fine at first. Then the one kept getting weaker- I told you guys his situation and how he has since passed. So last night I went out and 2 were dead and one was so far gone he only lived 5 more minutes. They were under the heat lamp and everyone was huddled. So I assumed trampling. Well now they are all in my bed room. All are doing good except for one with an eye problem, but I believe he actually are some chick starter after I got his eye opened. Everyone is eating like champs now and I have now decided that I will just keep them on electrolytes. I think the combination of beig cold an the stress of the travel were making it tough for some to thrive. This is the first time I have ever actually had chicks shipped to me. So I think I have made a reasonable thought- they may all arive fine, but you really need to wait two days to see how the travel truly affects them. A classic case of don't count you eggs before they hatch I guess. I am hoping the chicks stay strong. I think they are past that "probation" period.

Sally- congrats on you baby!!

It is so nice out today, I think I am sweating lol

 

[Leahs Mom]

@ki4got had some chicks deaths which was unusual.

CHICK DEATHS!

She realized that the only thing she had changed was the brand of wood chips. it seems that there was some cedar that got mixed into the chips that were supposed to be pine....killed 7 of them.

Here's the post and the locations where she talked about it. Be sure there's no cedar in your shavings. If they small strong...don't use them.


Here:

Quote:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/375288/swedish-flower-hen-thread/8140#post_13016027

and Here:


Quote: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...eeping-thread-ots-welcome/29330#post_13021843

 

[Leahs Mom]

Getting some spring cleaning done today. I'm hoping for DH and a fencing guy to get the run mostly finished tomorrow. Then I can move some chicks around and get them more space. I'm not a big fan of locking the chicks in the coop but our biggest coop does not have a run yet. Not that the weather has been that wonderful for letting 6 week old chicks outside. Still the faster I can get the final batch of chicks out of our house the better. A few weeks of chicks in the basement is one thing but I was really thinking all of the chicks would be out by March 1st. It is now looking like April 1st at the soonest.

Lady....why don't you just lay around and take it easy for awhile? You've earned it