Fullplate farm
Hatching
- May 25, 2024
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Hello, I'm new here. I have a small flock of Muscovy. I recently moved 7 hens and two mails onto a penned orchard to allow our three broody hens to raise their ducklings without challenges from the rest of the flock.
That was almost two weeks ago. They are in a chicken tractor, have water to bathe in as well as fresh water to drink. The tractor moves often to keep them on clean ground. Two days ago a hen became anemic and the slowed down in her energy. She even allowed me to pick her up and carry her in at night because she wasn't keeping up with the others. This morning she came out of the tractor and didn't travel far before sitting down. A few hours later I found her in the same place dead. I called the usda vet on call, and was recommended to worm the flock, but after a little reading here, I see it's necessary to test first so I can treat specifically for what is found. I now have a second hen exhibiting anemia. Closely watching. Any idea what might be going on?
Thank you.
That was almost two weeks ago. They are in a chicken tractor, have water to bathe in as well as fresh water to drink. The tractor moves often to keep them on clean ground. Two days ago a hen became anemic and the slowed down in her energy. She even allowed me to pick her up and carry her in at night because she wasn't keeping up with the others. This morning she came out of the tractor and didn't travel far before sitting down. A few hours later I found her in the same place dead. I called the usda vet on call, and was recommended to worm the flock, but after a little reading here, I see it's necessary to test first so I can treat specifically for what is found. I now have a second hen exhibiting anemia. Closely watching. Any idea what might be going on?
Thank you.