randomly dying chickens

[Red Barn Farms]

No fault, I just wanted to let you know...I missed it a couple times myself.

It's very sad this has happened. I just hope they solve the problem. I couldn't imagine loosing most of my flock. I have one sick girl with a sour crop I'm working with at the moment. I started her on Monistat 3 yesterday. She's one of my black copper marans. It's not always advisable but I had to drain her once because her crop looked large enough to bust.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, puffychickens, and

! Wow - that's some rough stuff. I sure you you can get this figured out. Best of luck to you and hang in there.

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us. So sorry to hear that. Good luck

 

[puffychickens]

Thanks everyone for your help. Has anyone heard of dog barking really close to chickens causing death? Someone told me it might. I'd never heard of it.

My neighbors have a golden doodle and the coop sits kind of along side their fence line. Their dog barks all the time.

 

[tiki244]

I do know that chickens can be scared to death. (high stress) http://browneggblueegg.com/Article.html the article is be gentle when handling your birds

 

[puffychickens]

Well that article makes since. I just checked on the girls and there is only one remaining chicken left I'm so sad I feel like a terrible person.

 

[puffychickens]

Can whatever is killing my chickens kill my dog??

 

[leadwolf1]

How old is your dog? If you are concerned, take a fecal sample to your vet and have him run a diagnostic on it. That will tell you if your dog has picked up anything. Unless it is a puppy, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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To the OP - you've received some good advise. Treat them with Corid ASAP. You don't have to see blood in their feces for them to have cocciodiosis.

 

[puffychickens]

Ok so I only have one chicken left. And it's not doing well. I'm trying to save it, but I think it's to far gone. This is just heartbreaking.

Someone suggested to put food grade lime where the chickens pooped in the yard to keep the dog safe. Is that a good idea?