they could have MS or MG Or just about anything starting up. Are they hatchery and what kind of hens are they? What kind of feed do they get? Gloria Jean
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Just because they aren't laying and their combs aren't bright red doesn't necessarily mean they are sick, Are they off their feed? any other signs like runny poo or scratching? Mites and or lice can make them anemic which would cause pale combs, and 2 yr old hens aren't going to lay as prolific as yr olds. Post all symptoms. Even our Muscovy hens have paler skin now since laying season is over our drakes too.<sigh> I think I need some sage advice from my BYC'ers. I have some 2 year old hens that have stopped laying. At first I thought it was because they were all going to molt, but only 1 is molting and her feathers are already growing back in. Their combs are pink, albeit pale, which I know is a sign of sickness. Could anyone think of anything that might be up? Even my rooster (who is acting really "strange - he has been following me and DD#1 around and just isn't acting "right" if that makes sense) has a red comb, but it's not its usual deep red. I (well Beth really) wormed them late Spring...would they need a repeat so soon already? Any thoughts/suggestions/etc...would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to the new folks!!
Meg - you'd better stay around!! I need someone to talk sheep and turkeys with!!![]()
On a side note: I made my first batch of raw sheep's cream cheese...DH told me to salt it, and I think I salted it WAAAAYYYY too much!! Oh well, he'll eat it...hopefully!!I just ordered (for my birthday) some cheese making supplies so I should be making some hard raw cheeses here in the very near future!!![]()
If you declared this is your birthday, then it is your birthday!Okay, since Hubby is out of town on a hunting trip, I'm going to tell myself happy birthday, just so you guys can also tell me happy birthday. It's like rolling a snowball downhill.
Then you can wonder if it's really my birthday or not.![]()
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!Okay, since Hubby is out of town on a hunting trip, I'm going to tell myself happy birthday, just so you guys can also tell me happy birthday. It's like rolling a snowball downhill.
Then you can wonder if it's really my birthday or not.![]()