Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[saysfaa]

Possibly in the process of getting two huskies from the shelter I work at but also not sure. I put a hold on them so I have 48 hours to decide if I want to. I know I want the one but I'm debating if I take his brother too

Brothers from different litters? Or littermates? Have you had littermates before? Quite often littermates are harder to get oriented toward their people instead of each other. Maybe huskies more so? Aren't they pretty independent/l, maybe not people oriented anyway?
On the other hand, my heart breed is border collie so most breeds seem not very people oriented; my BC was more so than most, I think.

 

[Folly's place]

Two huskies will be triple trouble, at least! And you aren't ready for them, and in a tiny house? Later, maybe, just not now!
Mary

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Do you give them oyster shell or crushed egg shells? Young layers are still "learning" how to make their butt nuggets so you can get some odd eggs until they get the hang of it.

I do. They have oyster shells, crushed egg shells in dry feed and pulverized egg shells in wet feed.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Please, I need help

Phoebe my leghorn has not laid in 3 days. Yesterday I noticed her behind is super dirty. She is always in the dirt so, did not paid any attention. She seems fine walking, eating, pecking and so on... Anyways, I just checked her and she is like oozing a white stuff and that is why the dirt is stuck in her behind feather. She has a dirty fluffy butt. What sould I do?

 

[Sally PB]

Can you wash her butt to see better what's going on? Get pictures of her butt, and her poop too.

 

[NovaAman]

Hi Nova

Hey lady!

 

[Frankiegirl]

Please, I need help

Phoebe my leghorn has not laid in 3 days. Yesterday I noticed her behind is super dirty. She is always in the dirt so, did not paid any attention. She seems fine walking, eating, pecking and so on... Anyways, I just checked her and she is like oozing a white stuff and that is why the dirt is stuck in her behind feather. She has a dirty fluffy butt. What sould I do?

Definitely clean her up. Perhaps soak her in warm water. Did you check to see if she might be egg bound? I hate to offer advice when I am not certain, but clearly there is something causing it.
Some of the vets here can help and maybe you post on the emergencies area.
Definitely get photos of you can. Keep us posted.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

ok, got back from walgreens and got monistat. I have no clue becuase at 60 never had to use any of that. It comes with 3 suppositories, an aplicator and a cream. Here is the poop since she is inside on the old can where she barely fits.

and her butt

 

[Dreamzchaser]

How do I check for egg bound?
I am so scared and I am alone to do this. Hub is already sleeping and he will bring the storm back to West Michigan,lol

 

[Frankiegirl]

I’ve never had to check my birds. I hate to give you bad advice. I attached a YouTube video that might help.