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[FirewifeJess]

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She died after I posted this morning.

Sorry

I put Louise back in the coop and she went out to the run for some scratch, then lay down in a corner. What is wrong with her? She *can* open her eyes, they aren't swollen, but appears that she just wants to rest with them closed.

Sounds like poisoning, are they getting into something moldy or mushrooms?

Are mushrooms that grow in the grass poisonous for chickens? If so, we have a terrible problem. There are hundreds of mushrooms all over our yard that cropped up in the last couple weeks with the start of the rain. Help! Do I need to go scour the yard for them and get rid of them?

I think all mushrooms(could be wrong) are toxic to fowl. I don't have a lot but I do have some. My kids seem to not be eating them, they have 20,000sf to roam around and if you took all the mushrooms i have maybe 1-2sf of them. If you have a lot then they may just be eating them. I don't know what your ratio is. I would glove up the little kids and have them help ya pick them out of the yard. Maybe you could give your sick hen a little honey to help flush out her digestive system(I read that honey does that to birds).

I put her back out quite a while ago and when I went to clean off the roost before bedtime everyone was heading to bed except Louise. She's on the roost in the run; it's supposed to get to 35 tonight, guess I should go get her and keep her in the house since she's not well enough to roost with everyone else. Thelma was keeping her company though, we'll see if she's still out there with her. I might just let the two of them snuggle on the outdoor roost all night together if her buddy stays with her. Honey is a good idea, I've heard molasses can do that too?

 

[FirewifeJess]

As far as our mushroom population, sounds about the same as yours. We also have 20,000s/f for them to roam and we might even have less mushrooms than you do, but still, if she found a few and taste tested, that could be what's wrong; might also be what killed Tilda last month. Glad to know this, I'll be more diligent, and the kids will have a blast helping rid the yard of mushrooms.

 

[Slinglings]

Quote:

She died after I posted this morning.

Sorry

I put Louise back in the coop and she went out to the run for some scratch, then lay down in a corner. What is wrong with her? She *can* open her eyes, they aren't swollen, but appears that she just wants to rest with them closed.

Sounds like poisoning, are they getting into something moldy or mushrooms?

Are mushrooms that grow in the grass poisonous for chickens? If so, we have a terrible problem. There are hundreds of mushrooms all over our yard that cropped up in the last couple weeks with the start of the rain. Help! Do I need to go scour the yard for them and get rid of them?

I think all mushrooms(could be wrong) are toxic to fowl. I don't have a lot but I do have some. My kids seem to not be eating them, they have 20,000sf to roam around and if you took all the mushrooms i have maybe 1-2sf of them. If you have a lot then they may just be eating them. I don't know what your ratio is. I would glove up the little kids and have them help ya pick them out of the yard. Maybe you could give your sick hen a little honey to help flush out her digestive system(I read that honey does that to birds).

Do I need to worry about feeding my hens left overs that happen to have small amounts of mushrooms?

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: It is NOT my travel trailer.
It IS the little white enclosed trailer that I haul the metal work in. I can pop the tent up first thing in the morning.
I will try to remember my (electronic) name tag just not sure who it may claim me to be!!
Remember lawn chairs. IF ya ferget ya may have to set on yer thumb and let yer feet hang over!!!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Caught up again!

Welcome new folks. Hallerlake, so sorry about your Brabanter. SadieSue, congrats on the callback.

And which folks are planning to be heading to Chehalis tomorrow, and what time? I can't go Saturday but might have time Friday if any peeps are around.

 

[VelvettFog]

I put Louise back in the coop and she went out to the run for some scratch, then lay down in a corner. What is wrong with her? She *can* open her eyes, they aren't swollen, but appears that she just wants to rest with them closed.

Jess,

Two things come to mind; injury or posion - but also remember that our birds are very good at hiding what ails them. Oh, and my birds go crazy over the mushrooms that sprout up around the compost pile, and don't die.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Quote:

She died after I posted this morning.

Sorry

I put Louise back in the coop and she went out to the run for some scratch, then lay down in a corner. What is wrong with her? She *can* open her eyes, they aren't swollen, but appears that she just wants to rest with them closed.

Sounds like poisoning, are they getting into something moldy or mushrooms?

Are mushrooms that grow in the grass poisonous for chickens? If so, we have a terrible problem. There are hundreds of mushrooms all over our yard that cropped up in the last couple weeks with the start of the rain. Help! Do I need to go scour the yard for them and get rid of them?

I think all mushrooms(could be wrong) are toxic to fowl. I don't have a lot but I do have some. My kids seem to not be eating them, they have 20,000sf to roam around and if you took all the mushrooms i have maybe 1-2sf of them. If you have a lot then they may just be eating them. I don't know what your ratio is. I would glove up the little kids and have them help ya pick them out of the yard. Maybe you could give your sick hen a little honey to help flush out her digestive system(I read that honey does that to birds).

Do I need to worry about feeding my hens left overs that happen to have small amounts of mushrooms?
http://www.poultryhelp.com/toxicplants.html
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Here are 2 links for good and bad things for chickens to eat.

 

[Imp]

Quote:

She died after I posted this morning.

Sorry

I put Louise back in the coop and she went out to the run for some scratch, then lay down in a corner. What is wrong with her? She *can* open her eyes, they aren't swollen, but appears that she just wants to rest with them closed.

Sounds like poisoning, are they getting into something moldy or mushrooms?

Are mushrooms that grow in the grass poisonous for chickens? If so, we have a terrible problem. There are hundreds of mushrooms all over our yard that cropped up in the last couple weeks with the start of the rain. Help! Do I need to go scour the yard for them and get rid of them?

I think all mushrooms(could be wrong) are toxic to fowl. I don't have a lot but I do have some. My kids seem to not be eating them, they have 20,000sf to roam around and if you took all the mushrooms i have maybe 1-2sf of them. If you have a lot then they may just be eating them. I don't know what your ratio is. I would glove up the little kids and have them help ya pick them out of the yard. Maybe you could give your sick hen a little honey to help flush out her digestive system(I read that honey does that to birds).

Do I need to worry about feeding my hens left overs that happen to have small amounts of mushrooms?
No, You do not need to worry about edible mushrooms.

I've never read anything confirming 'shroom toxicity in chickens, but I suppose it's possible. A very few 'shrooms are pretty nasty.
The flushing solutions are used for flushing toxins out of the body. I've mostly read botulism. I suppose wet/moldy feed could be the culprit.



Russ

 

[JennS]

She died after I posted this morning.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Jennifer

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Caught up again!

Welcome new folks. Hallerlake, so sorry about your Brabanter. SadieSue, congrats on the callback.

And which folks are planning to be heading to Chehalis tomorrow, and what time? I can't go Saturday but might have time Friday if any peeps are around.

Friday won't be much other than coop in and a lot of them will be rather late I would guess. I will be there. I also know Kim, Cloverleaf, jbear will be there. Not really sure who else. Not trying to talk you out of coming down just hate to see ya drive so far and not get to see much. Friday night has always been a bit crazy at all of the shows I have been to.
Hey speaking of I wonder what time I can start setting up! Speaking of I wonder IF I really have a spot have got no reply.!!!