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[Karenmyrrh]

I just gave a chicken a bath. She was so happy she fell asleep with her behind in the bath water. This is the craziest thing I think I've ever done on a Sunday night. Happy Easter. And thank you everyone for your help!!

 

[candyNflowers]

I am no expert but i have read that its better not to mix the oyster shell with their food and leave it as a seperate free choice option which hopefully will help them choose the right amount they need. -lisa

 

[Tammy N]

Quote: you have Marans and wellsummers Do you sell hatching eggs ?

 

[Tammy N]

Looking for 2 pullets between 9-13weeks to add to our flock. No chicks. Wanting good egg layers, kid friendly. But also might be persuaded by colored eggs or feathered feet.
Anyone have any or can point me in a good direction? I'm in Springfield, but in Portland this week and hubby travels as far as Roseburg.
Thanks!

I have a couple Blue Americana X D Brahma Cross

 

[Tammy N]

Quote: Karen Can you use a saline solution and clean her insides to me she might have a blockage ?

 

[Zanna]

you have Marans and wellsummers Do you sell hatching eggs ?

Sent you a PM.

 

[Suzierd]

I am no expert but i have read that its better not to mix the oyster shell with their food and leave it as a seperate free choice option which hopefully will help them choose the right amount they need. -lisa

X2 I have read it shouldn't be given untill they start laying. Give free choice.

 

[Karenmyrrh]

Karen Can you use a saline solution and clean her insides to me she might have a blockage  ? 

What would other symptoms of a blockage be? She's eating and drinking and generally doing much better this morning. She took a pretty normal looking poop too. The last one I saw from her was all liquid. This one this morning had some substance and looked about right. It stuck a little but she looked much happier. She was so relaxed after her bath last night she passed right out on the pine bedding. Cute.

What should I look for in a blockage and how would I do the saline?

Thanks for your help!! You guys are awesome!

 

[bigboy70]

Calcium deposits

So does this mean there getting to much calcium

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

So one of my new chicks keep pasting up. Her bottom looks really irritated since I keep having to clean her. I'm not feeding medicated starter. Should I be kicking myself for that? Any suggestions to clear it up or help her out?

Besides the other advice you've received, I think chick grit helps keep their digestive system moving along nicely. About the food grade oil to help soften the clumps, I like using coconut oil on my own skin when it gets irritated ... a little bit goes a long way, and it has some anti-bacterial properties. I've recently bought some NuStock I'm going to try on some of my hens that have "bare backs" that have been bare long enough their skin is looking rough. The NuStock has a stronger smell than other stuff I've used on my flock, but others swear by it. So far I've been using the Rooster Booster "Pick no more" ointment with more serious wounds, and though I think it is great I also worry that it might be slightly irritating to their vents and eyes, so don't put it too close to those areas. If they develop bleeding wounds, as might happen with pecking and such, a little corn starch helps to clot the blood (I gather chicken's don't clot well, though a little bleeding is good for washing the wounds) and I don't worry about that causing irritations.

Good luck with your little guys. They seem so helpless and frail it is very upsetting when they have issues.