Swedish Flower Hen Thread

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Anniesmom, They look great! 16 weeks already! Hard to believe you might start getting eggs in 6 weeks or so!

My crested male has a crooked comb, too.... I think it is so cute.

 

[KYTinpusher]

One of my 4 wk old SFH chicks is sick.

It is one of the black ones, Adrian. I think he is a cockerel. It may be that some of the food and water they spilled got buried and got moldy. See the thread here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=606533
I am giving him the molasses flush and gave him some Epsom Salts earlier. Please pray for him and let me know if you know of anything else that may help him.

 

[RtSixtySixChix]

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Prayin'!!

 

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We are praying for you too! I hope there are others that are able to help.

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[gootziecat]

Do you think yogurt might help him?

 

[KYTinpusher]

Thank you all for your prayers and concern. They are very much appreciated. He was eating kefir (similar to yogurt) when we first noticed he was ill. We are going with just the molasses water for now as the information I have been able to find says to remove all other food and water. When he starts doing better, I'll put some kefir back in with him.

 

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"Gee...you're legs are kind of big aren't they?"

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

"Oh my gosh, are you asleep?"

 

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Cute, do I see the start of a crest there??

 

[anniesmom]

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Looks like a big, handsome boy with those legs.