I have a 10 month old Cochin hen who cannot walk. It started about a month ago as a slight limp in her left leg, which I looked at and found no signs of mites, bumble foot, swelling, dislocation, injury, etc. I brought her in the house so that she could eat better without being bullied by the...
I wrote to the person who did our NPIP testing to ask if it was offered by state. I’m waiting to hear back on that. I just looked up Zoologix and if I’m unable to do it through the state then I may do it that way. Thank you for mentioning them, it looks like a good site. When your birds were...
Several months ago, some of my birds had what seemed to be colds (some coughing/sneezing, runny noses, etc.) so the whole flock was treated with a antibiotics and were all fine in about a week, except for two hens who had persistent sneezing and coughing. I figured the antibiotics just took a...
Sorry for the late reply- I’ve been treating the whole flock with Corid and I haven’t had any more birds get sick. I will probably give them something to build resistance after Corid treatment is over. Thank you for the help!
I agree— the layer was only supposed to be until I got more chick starter, I had assumed it would be okay for them but after reading about it I won’t be giving it to them anymore. I also thought it was something toxic/moldy that they ate at first but there’s no new plants in their run, no mold...
They’ve all gotten layer pellets for the past month or so. No bloody poops that I’ve seen, I’ve noticed them to be a bit greenish every once in a while but nothing super obvious. Thank you.
I’ve had 3 young (3-5 month old) chickens die suddenly in the past week. The first was on Sunday, the bird was puffed up and and seemed disinterested in eating, I assumed it was due to the cold. That night when I went to lock up he was dead under the coop, and his legs were stuck straight out...
Back in August, I received 5 chicks from a 4-H program. Apparently they came from a local breeder who donated eggs, so no mixed breeds. I know there’s 3 Cochins and 1 Andalusian, but I can’t figure out what the crested gray guy is. Also, any ideas on what colors will the Cochins end up being...
Thank you! This is Pamplemousse, born a few months ago. She was weak after being born and had to get a blood transfusion hence the bandage around her neck. She’s doing much better now.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
We have had chickens on our farm since before I was born. I grew up around them.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Over 100. They all have names :)
(3) What breeds do you have?
Lots of different breeds. Some of my...