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Should the oyster shell and grit stay?Stop everything but the layer feed and plain water.
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Should the oyster shell and grit stay?Stop everything but the layer feed and plain water.
What diseases should I look out for. The flock looks very healthy.What exactly do you feed your birds each day?
The first thing to look at is what you feed.
The second is do you have any type of disease in your flock?
In separate feeders, yes.Should the oyster shell and grit stay?
How do you know this can be fatal? Also I was trying to give her calcium and vitamin d3 pills and am having a hard time to getting her to eat it. Any tips on that?I've noticed that some of my hens don't like oyster shell for some reason. I started having oyster shell available AND crushed eggshells available at all times. Soft shelled eggs are dangerous. I'd take the advice of the knowledgeable folks that have previously replied and cut out anything other than a complete feed and fresh clean water (with calcium and grit available as well). I wish you the best in finding a solution before this turns into a fatal condition. I'll be cheering you all on
If an egg breaks inside of her, this can cause a very serious infection that can be fatal. As for administering the tablet, I am right handed. I take the hen and set her on a table at my left side. I wrap my left arm all the way around her, leaving my arm and body in contact with hers the entire time to help restrain her wings and keep her from backing up or moving forward. Using my left hand, I gently but firmly grab her wattles and pull them down and slip one of my fingers between her beak to hold her mouth open. Ouickly grab the tablet with right hand and put it in the back of her mouth and let go or her wattles so she's able to swallow. I quickly follow up with a small tiny piece of something she loves, to ensure the tablet is swallowed. Of course treats aren't advised but this is one tiny piece just to ensure the pill doesn't get shot back out and across the room I hope this makes sense. I can try to get pictures if it doesn't. You'll need to be firm but gentle enough that you're restraining her, not squeezing her. Other more knowledgeable and experienced folks probably have better adviceHow do you know this can be fatal? Also I was trying to give her calcium and vitamin d3 pills and am having a hard time to getting her to eat it. Any tips on that?
I've noticed that some of my hens don't like oyster shell for some reason. I started having oyster shell available AND crushed eggshells available at all times.
I agree with @aart. Stop the extras.I feed them layer feed, water, oyster shells and grit inseperate feeder and treats. I give them mealworms and grains, I have been giving them more than usual and been doin hongs not very smart like putting corn in their feed and oyster shell and grit.
That’s what I’m doing now, thanks.I agree with @aart. Stop the extras.
Feed them LAYER feed and plain water. That is it.
Make sure the layer type feed is a crumble or a pellet...not a whole grain.
If an infection were to happen how would I tell? And how would I treat it? I’m giving her calcium and D3 pills (meant for humans) for 3-4 days. Does this sound like a good plan?If an egg breaks inside of her, this can cause a very serious infection that can be fatal. As for administering the tablet, I am right handed. I take the hen and set her on a table at my left side. I wrap my left arm all the way around her, leaving my arm and body in contact with hers the entire time to help restrain her wings and keep her from backing up or moving forward. Using my left hand, I gently but firmly grab her wattles and pull them down and slip one of my fingers between her beak to hold her mouth open. Ouickly grab the tablet with right hand and put it in the back of her mouth and let go or her wattles so she's able to swallow. I quickly follow up with a small tiny piece of something she loves, to ensure the tablet is swallowed. Of course treats aren't advised but this is one tiny piece just to ensure the pill doesn't get shot back out and across the room I hope this makes sense. I can try to get pictures if it doesn't. You'll need to be firm but gentle enough that you're restraining her, not squeezing her. Other more knowledgeable and experienced folks probably have better advice