New member

[Netymo]

Hi
I’m so pleased to become a member and happy that there appears to be lots of really helpful advice on here.
New to keeping Chickens.
We have 2 silkie Bantems.
Sid & Nancy.(Hen & Cockerel)No idea of age.
& 7 Beautiful 24wk old Hens.(assorted)
This morning I found 1 with an enlarged chest.
I turned to this forum for help and have been massaging her, which seemed to ease her discomfort.
But now weve all had to come to work, I’m so worried as to what she’ll be like when I get home.
I’ve been reading advice on here about worming, calcium, vitamins.
Not sure where to purchase products to keep them healthy?
Is there an online site anyone can recommend please?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC.

I'd suggest posting on the ER forum for the best advice
Please read first

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/have-an-emergency-disease-please-read-first.3569/


Then post here

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.


This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

 

[N F C]

Sorry your girl is having an issue. The ER forum Pork Pie Ken gave the link to is your best bet. I'm wondering if her "enlarged chest" is a crop problem. Maybe this article will help you figure out what's going on:
impacted-slow-and-sour-crops-prevention-and-treatments.67194

Best of luck to you!

 

[Netymo]

Sorry your girl is having an issue. The ER forum Pork Pie Ken gave the link to is your best bet. I'm wondering if her "enlarged chest" is a crop problem. Maybe this article will help you figure out what's going on:
impacted-slow-and-sour-crops-prevention-and-treatments.67194

Best of luck to you!

Thank you v much. Will take a look

 

[Yowza Wowza]

I'm glad you joined! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[Joeschooks]

It’s great to hear you are finding the site useful. Glad you have joined us!

 

[ronott1]

I hope your girl is better!
Sounds like a crop issue

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.