I was just reminded that this time of year, with high temperatures, less rainfall, and probably other factors, that pools of water can become fetid (what a word), a.k.a. nasty.
And the dead plant and animal material in that water can give rise to the microbe that causes botulism, a.k.a. limberneck.
Please, could Duck Forum members familiarize yourselves with the treatment for botulism found in this sticky, https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/700526/flushes-for-aiding-in-toxin-removal#post_9508213
And take a look around - can your flock get into anything that would cause botulism? Let's try to prevent some heartache.
And the dead plant and animal material in that water can give rise to the microbe that causes botulism, a.k.a. limberneck.
Please, could Duck Forum members familiarize yourselves with the treatment for botulism found in this sticky, https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/700526/flushes-for-aiding-in-toxin-removal#post_9508213
And take a look around - can your flock get into anything that would cause botulism? Let's try to prevent some heartache.
