Silkie thread!

[Adoravachick]

I have this stuff called Farmer's helper ultra kibble. It's high in protein, check it out:http://www.wildbirdsuets.com/foragecakes/kibble.htm
It has corn but it isn't the sole ingredient. You could also try oats, barley, BOSS, and cooked eggs

Thanks! I'll check out the kibble. I feed everything else that you suggested...among other things.

I just need her to put that weight back on in a hurry. She actually conditioned while brooding the chicks, so I would like her back up to par before showing. Skin and bones right now.

 

[Urchin]

Sounds like she has a deformity. Can you get a picture of her bum and where her vent is located? If she does have a deformity, hopefully she is NOT a female because she most likely could have trouble trying to lay eggs.

Here's Pinto's back end, after a good bath. That was one really caked bum. I think Pinto really is rumpless because there is no tail nub back there (yes, such technical terms I use

). It's just smooth all the way down her back to bum.



Unhappy chicken with funny "hair."

 

[PaintedFeathers]

Here's Pinto's back end, after a good bath. That was one really caked bum. I think Pinto really is rumpless because there is no tail nub back there (yes, such technical terms I use

). It's just smooth all the way down her back to bum.



Unhappy chicken with funny "hair."

Hrd to really tell what's what, but i'm going to say that vent doesn't look right... anyone else have any opinions?

 

[chickieluver26]

Hrd to really tell what's what, but i'm going to say that vent doesn't look right... anyone else have any opinions?

I agree something about it doesn't look right I just can't put my finger on it

 

[califarmgirl]

Looks like she's missing the little flap on the top of the vent that opens and closes. Like it is just an open hole. She may be able to lay eggs ok.

 

[PaintedFeathers]

How old is she again? If she is young she may end up being a cockerel. I see waddles and a good sized comb for a young pullet.

 

[gooselady]

Apple cider vinegar

I already put Apple Cider vinegar in all my poultry water because of it being a natural antibiotic and wormer. This one girl is the only one who has this problem. She's active and eats well.

 

[PaintedFeathers]

I already put Apple Cider vinegar in all my poultry water because of it being a natural antibiotic and wormer. This one girl is the only one who has this problem. She's active and eats well.

Are you using raw apple cider vinegar "with the mother"?

 

[Suzierd]

How old is she again? If she is young she may end up being a cockerel. I see waddles and a good sized comb for a young pullet.

X2 I was thinking that as well.

 

[TAMMACLEAN]

I have two white silkies that I am going to sell. They are around 2-3 months old. What would be a good price for them?