Mountain Peeps's Chat Thread...Continued!

[TamingMaster]

I have a sick leghorn. Any thoughts? I haven't seen any diarrhea or bloody poop.

Aw, poor baby.
Have you checked for crackling lungs or facial congestion? It might help you figure out what's wrong with him/her.

 

[dan26552]

Aw, poor baby.
Have you checked for crackling lungs or facial congestion? It might help you figure out what's wrong with him/her.

It's not having trouble breathing. I really haven't had a chance to look at it outside the tractor, it won't let me catch it.

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

I has thoughts. XD

I'd do the normal separation from the rest in a nice cozy area, plenty of food and water, weigh daily to make sure she's not losing. Put something in her water - ACV or electrolytes, maybe probiotics. I've heard Sav a chick is good too. Monitor her activity, noises, poop, etc. Hope she pulls through!!

 

[dan26552]

Ok.

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

What are her eyes like?

 

[dan26552]

Clear I think.

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Well that's good. There's that look, ya know? Droopy/sick, not healthy and bright.

 

[dan26552]

Well that's good. There's that look, ya know? Droopy/sick, not healthy and bright.

Yeah.

 

[Chickenchick11]

River Monsters is so cool. It can't stop.

I agree 100%

Thanks. :3

They're getting big!

 

[CuzChickens]

I'm watching three, a wrens, a cardinals and a mystery (cause I haven't caught her sitting yet.)

That's awesome!

There's a bunch of varieties, but I have Peruvians.
I have honestly never heard of a Say's Phoebe, until now.

The nest I'm watching belongs to a pair of European Blackbirds. :3
Ooh!

They are called Say's Phoebe because that's what they sound like when they sing. They are kinda grayish and usually set on large clutches of eggs.