Newbie-Flying by the seats of pants...

[TwentyOneChickens]

I just did, yes. Also made a vet appointment, but couldn't get in until Wednesday pm (never mind if the cost goes well beyond the $80 consult).

Quick tip, if you take your chickens to vets, I suggest exotic pet vets. Normal vets specialize in cats and dogs and can therefore be wrong about chickens and other exotic pets.

 

[CaptainSamH]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Sorry the first year was such a rough learning curve for you. I take it you free range during the day. Are they locked up secure at night?

I did all my learning after I came home with 6 chicks, so I feel your pain.

Here's a fun fact, chickens are called pullets and cockerels until they are a year old, then they are hens and roosters.

Ah, I thought the pullet/hen thing was based on whether they've starting laying...good to know. And we do lock them up at night, for sure.

 

[CaptainSamH]

Quick tip, if you take your chickens to vets, I suggest exotic pet vets. Normal vets specialize in cats and dogs and can therefore be wrong about chickens and other exotic pets.

Yeah, I found one - a vet that sees birds - after calling around a bunch when the last one went downhill.

 

[Ted_Harrell]

Flying by the seats of pants...Is there any other way to fly, at least you know you will arrive in your pants. Just kidding, Hi and welcome home to BYC, enjoy your new flock...

 

[TwentyOneChickens]

Yeah, I found one - a vet that sees birds - after calling around a bunch when the last one went downhill.

Wow, you've got it!

Good luck!

 

[CaptainSamH]

Wow, you've got it!

Good luck!

Thanks. I was a little slow on the uptake with the RIR we lost, but this one is my daughters' favorite - definitely in pet territory - so the stakes are high now.

 

[TwentyOneChickens]

Thanks. I was a little slow on the uptake with the RIR we lost, but this one is my daughters' favorite - definitely in pet territory - so the stakes are high now.

I know what you mean. I lost my hen, Ethel, this Saturday. We put her asleep for repeated Sour Crop caused by reproductive issues. The first time she got Sour Crop, I took care of her and didn't think about it much after. The 2nd time, I realized how serious that was.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Hopefully your vet will be able to help your sick girl. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[PioneerChicks]

I know what you mean. I lost my hen, Ethel, this Saturday. We put her asleep for repeated Sour Crop caused by reproductive issues. The first time she got Sour Crop, I took care of her and didn't think about it much after. The 2nd time, I realized how serious that was.

I'm sorry
Good luck finding out what is wrong!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.