NY chicken lover!!!!

[PhoredaBurds]

Most, if not all, of my 16-week old chickens are sneezing, wheezing, or rattling. I have 6 that prefer hanging out in the coop. The Brabanters that I just integrated do not have symptoms but may have been carrying something that these 16-wk old chicks aren't immune too because they really don't wander out of the coop. I'm going to do my best to boost them up. Any recommendations welcome.

Edited to add: Kicked almost everyone out of the coop. It's too nice out for them to be playing in litter. Hoping it gets them breathing better.

If the sneezing & wheezing was happening in my coop, id find an antibiotic to give them. Durvet or liquimycin are available at tractor supply. Good idea to get them out in this beautiful weather. Maybe I'd pull out all old shavings & replace w fresh new ones. Well wishes to u & ur chickens!

 

[PhoredaBurds]

My sister came out to visit me this week & thought it was funny to leave this in my house:

Suppose I can't really argue w it, lol

 

[Gramma Chick]

My sister came out to visit me this week & thought it was funny to leave this in my house:

Suppose I can't really argue w it, lol

Sweet ! What a Nice Gift ...

I call myself that ...coz Ive been known to chase down a fox that is after my chickens ..
or go out and yell at a fox passing by in the night

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: I would clean out the waterers real good ..

Add some apple cider vinegar to their water .
24. Clear your sinuses. Works with chickens too ...they say its best with the mother in it but you can use regular store bought too
. Clear your sinuses—and get ready to breathe easier—by sipping on a home remedy of water and ACV. Just as it helps fight sore throat-causing germs, it may also stop bacteria from growing in your sinuses. Plus, its potassium content could help thin all that lovely mucus that’s made itself at home in your nose.
you can get Amoxicillin from a vet ...or they sell it on Ebay under the name fish mox

 

[Beer can]

I call myself that ...coz Ive been known to chase down a fox that is after my chickens ..
or go out and yell at a fox passing by in the night

Wife woke me up a few months ago something was outside, outside dogs going bezzerk, chickens cackling, ran outside 2am like the devil was on my heels.
When I came back in wife asks what it was, nothing, didn't see anything, everything is fine. Wife called me a idiot, what if it was that bear? Well I would have beat it to death, nothings getting my chickens! Lol!

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote:
LOL

 

[Gramma Chick]

One of my pullets that just started laying ...went over to the hen side ....
by herself ..I guess she is a big girl now

 

[shodack]

One of my pullets that just started laying ...went over to the hen side ....
by herself ..I guess she is a big girl now

Funny!

So my dominant girl, Rocket, is also the most docile with me. Is that normal? She's been my most curious and interested in me since I first got them. She's the one who does all the "talking" to me and comes to greet me at the gate when I bring meals and check for eggs. She will squat for me 99 times out of 100.

 

[shodack]

My daughter, Brooke, will be three on Tuesday... Happy/sad moment in a mother's life, every year that passes. She is turning into just a super awesome kid, and though I never thought I was cut out for the mothering thing, I'm really loving seeing her grow... We hosted her birthday/Thanksgiving yesterday for 15 people. My first big meal for the family.

On another note, I'm glad I jumped into this thread recently, I've really enjoyed getting to know you all a bit. Dorothea

 

[shodack]

And speaking of getting to know people @HISIRISHGEM I hope all is well!